Anthropologists Anthropologists Anthropologists study the social and cultural behavior of humans. Anthropologists look at how humans develop physically and socially. They study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people all over the world. They usually specialize in one of four areas. These areas are cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, or physical anthropology.
Cultural anthropologists study the customs, values, cultures, and social lives of groups of people.
They may study ancient or modern people. They may look at primitive people or those who live in modern cities. Archaeologists try to find old remains of former cultures. They look at tools, pottery, and other remains to learn the history, customs, and living habits of past cultures. They also use scientific methods to date and learn more about what they find.