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- University assistant professor honored with international archaeology award
- Prominent anthropologist to speak on evolution of modern human behavior
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- University of Nevada, Reno researchers discover new research use for plaque
- Written words win awards
Contact Information
| Contact Information for Anthropology | |
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| Phone | (775) 784-6704 |
| Fax | (775) 327-2226 |
| anthro@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Ansari Business Building
512 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0096 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Anthropology
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Anthropology
Anthropology operates at the crossroads of the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to examine the diversity of human experience across cultures and time.
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Archeology
Archaeology studies the human past through the physical remains of past human activities. Everything from portable artifacts to plant remains illuminates human history.
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Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropologists study the diversity of human cultures and societies and the processes by which people construct local, regional and global forms of social relationships.
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Linguistic Anthropology
Linguistic anthropologists study the diversity of the world's languages and the diversity of language use and other forms of communication in societies around the world.
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Physical Anthropology
Physical anthropology, also known as biological anthropology, studies human evolution and variation.
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Understanding Anthropology
The study of anthropology spans a number of sub-disciplines, including archaeological, cultural, linguistic and physical anthropology. Come learn more about the insights we're gleaning from this diverse field.
Department News
Want to stay informed about our latest publications, department events and many accolades? See what's happening in the department.
Research
The Department of Anthropology maintains an active portfolio of research opportunities. From Great Basin prehistory to the Ethnography of Burning Man.
People
Our faculty, students, alumni and staff are exceptional. Come get to know the people who make our department great.
Affiliated Programs
Anthropology is not an isolated discipline. Rather, it influences and is influenced by a number of programs. Come learn about programs affiliated with anthropology.
