Human effects

This includes the study of things such as mineral extraction, earthmoving, irrigation and drainage, Human-influenced weather and climate, and the cultivation, transportation, and elimination of species and ecosystems.

   

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Connections to science including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science will be significant, There are various connections to biology. Molecular biology, cell biology, biological organisms, systematics, ecology, and biohistory can be connected to some extent. Personal studies including the human body, psychology, and biography mignt also be useful. Connections to other areas of anthropology including social foundations, demography, physical anthropology, other areas of human ecology, human geography, and particular groups may be useful. Culture including material culture, conceptual culture, and behavioral culture is vital.

Institutions including families, education, economics, government, and religion will be useful. Religion including religious beliefs, practice, organization, and particular religions can be connected.

Sociology including social structure and change will also be useful in examining these effects. Communities including Tokyo, Seoul, Mexico City, and New York City can be connected. Peoples of the world divided into Asiatic peoples, Western civilization, African peoples, and American Indian peoples will also be useful. Nations including the United States, China, India, and Indonesia can be connected.

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History

Prehistory, antiquity, and classical and medieval history gives some information about human-caused changes in the environment. During modern times, the ability of humans to significantly modify the environment has increased. The 16th century, the 17th century, the 18th century, and 19th century all show signs of this increase. The pace of change has proceeded rapidly in the 20th century, including the early 20th century, eearly-mid 20th century, mid 20th century, late-mid 20th century, late 20th century, and early 21st century. The future of this subject is obscure.


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