Quote by Jane Howard

Anthropology was the science that gave her the platform from which she surveyed, scolded and beamed at the world.

Anthropology was the science that gave her the platform from

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This quote suggests that anthropology, as a scientific discipline, provided the individual in question with a perspective through which they were able to observe, critique, and admire the world around them. It highlights the role of anthropology in offering a platform for understanding human societies, cultures, and behaviors, enabling the individual to engage with the world with a blend of rationality and emotional attachment.

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By Jane Howard

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