Quote by Nancy Banks Smith

Anthropology is the science which tells us that people are the same the whole world over - except when they are different.

Anthropology is the science which tells us that people are t

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This quote underscores the essence of anthropology as a scientific discipline. It highlights the belief that people share universal characteristics and similarities regardless of cultural or geographic differences. However, the quote acknowledges that people also possess unique attributes that set them apart from one another. In essence, anthropology recognizes the balance between human commonalities and diversity, seeking to understand and appreciate both aspects through the study of human societies and cultures.

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