What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
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Social/Cultural Anthropology: The Death Rituals of Rural Greece, Loring M. Danforth [PDF]
, 1986 Peter Metcalf
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Of Tigers, Ghosts and Snakes: Children's Social Cognition in the Context of Conflict in Eastern Sri Lanka [PDF]
This paper is based on field research with Tamil children and adolescents in the war-affected district of Batticaloa in eastern Sri Lanka. It examines young people's experiences of conflict in terms of their social worlds and their relations with the ...
Jo Boyden (QEH)
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A limited global perspective on what makes anatomical public engagement good or bad
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract Anatomical public engagement has the potential to enhance anatomical literacy and patient–provider communication. However, the lack of consensus on effective practices, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivities poses challenges for anatomists conducting outreach events.
Victoria Gomez +3 more
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Social/Cultural Anthropology: Humane Development: Participation and Change Among the Sadāma of Ethiopia. John H. Hamer. [PDF]
, 1987 Edgar V. Winans
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The importance of science communication and public engagement to professional associations
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Scientists have gathered in professional associations to promote science to the public. The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) has invested resources in programs to promote anatomical sciences to the public (high school level via the Anato‐Bee; all levels via Anatomy nights) and train scientists how to talk to the public (SciComm Bootcamp ...
Martine Dunnwald +2 more
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Cognitive Evolution and Religion: Cognition and Religious Evolution
Etnoantropološki Problemi, 2016 This paper presents contemporary cognitive approaches to the evolution of religious beliefs. Arguments are put forward that different types of beliefs, or ‘modes of religiosity’, occur as a result of a number of evolutionary factors (biological, cultural,
Harvey Whitehouse
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Social/Cultural Anthropology: Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture. Steven A. Weber and P. David Seaman [PDF]
, 1986 John Martin
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Context and semantics in exchange networks [PDF]
, 2012 The NETSEED project deals with strengthening management of agro-biodiversity through social networks using an interdisciplinary method for analyzing how local seed systems impact the diversity of domesticated plants.
Clouvel, Pascal, Martin, Pierre
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Gamifying anatomy outreach: An underexplored opportunity
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract This article explores the underutilized potential of incorporating gamified approaches into anatomy outreach initiatives. While gamification and game‐based learning approaches have been widely adopted in formal educational settings, there is a surprising lack of research on their application for community‐based public engagement with anatomy ...
Mikaela L. Stiver +3 more
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