Cultural anthropology A) was first developed as a discipline in the 17^th century B) includes the recovery and analysis of material culture from earlier civilizations C) focuses solely upon the study of traditional societies D) has no practical application in modern society E) is the study of the patterns of belief and behavior found in modern and historical cultures.

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Cultural anthropology is the study of the patterns of belief and behavior found in modern and historical cultures. It includes the study of traditional societies but is not limited to them. While it may not have direct practical application in modern society, understanding cultural differences and similarities can have important implications for areas such as international relations, business, and healthcare.

Cultural Anthropology