Academic papers on Anthropology

Understanding Other Cultures
A 5 page research paper on how we understand other cultures. The writer describes the concept of culture, the fact that experience is the only way to understand one another, and the use of nonverbal cues and situational frameworks help us to...
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Pre - 1500 Asia / Cultural Change
A 6 page paper discussing the definition of culture and the factors which interacted to result in cultural change in relation to pre 1500 Asia and its interface with the European world. No bibliography.
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The Westernization Of Japan
A 4 page research paper discussing the Westernization of Japan. In the mid-1800s Samurai who were in the low ranks became dissatisfied with the feudal system and wanted to modernize Japan. A revolution occurred and the Meiji era began. The Shogunate...
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Youth Sports Structure / Japan vs. the United States
A 5 page essay comparing the structure of youth sports in Japan to the structure of youth sports in the United States, concentrating primarily on the schooling period that equates to middle- and early secondary school in the United States. Japanese...
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Professional Sports / Japan vs. the United States
A 5 page essay comparing the professional sports of Japan and the United States. Though almost every Japanese citizen follows their traditional sport of sumo wrestling, the growth of baseball in popularity and following in recent years has led even...
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A Music Ethnography Of the Bluegrass Group 'Intermountain Acoustics'
An 8 page paper discussing a group of five musicians who form 'Intermountain Acoustics,' a bluegrass group. Consists of notes and observations.
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Non-Verbal Communications / A Definitive Overview
An 8 page research paper in which the writer explains the concept of non-verbal communications as it exists with respect to class and culture. Hand gestures, body English," facial expressions, and more -- are among the many forms of non-verbal...
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Are Non-Verbal Communications In-Born or are They Learned ?
An 8 page look at non-verbal communications (i.e., gestures, motions, batting eyelashes, etc;) and the importance of realizing that different groups of people may interpret them in different ways. The primary focus of this particular report,...
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Non-Verbal Environments & Business-Related Productivity
An in-depth, 20 page look at non-verbal environments and their impact upon us. The writer specifically examines how background & foregrounds, windowless environments, weather, odors, etc; can either positively or negatively impact productivity in...
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Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal Communication
In this 2 page essay, the writer observes differences between men and women in non-verbal communication patterns & habits.. Among other things, it is concluded that men are generally more expressive with their hands than their female counterparts !...
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Smiling & Contemporary Society / Issues In Non-Verbal Communication
In this thoughtful 7 page essay, the writer discusses the meaning of smiling in modern American society and it how it functions differently for different people as an example of non-verbal communication. Of particular interest, is the difference...
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Clothing As Communication
Communication as expressed by clothing is explored in this 6 page paper. The fact that clothing is a nonverbal communicator is discussed in terms of its use in business practice as well as in daily life. Different styles of dress by generation and...
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The Art of Prevarication / A Cultural Perspective -- Why People Lie
An 8 page research paper which examines when, where, and why people lie. The writer demonstrates that lying is an intrinsic part of Western culture in many areas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Looking At The Past For Answers To The Future / The Culture Of Ancient Rome
This 10 page paper examines social problems of today in comparison with those of Ancient Rome's. An historical overview is first provided that concentrates on the rule of Julius Caesar. Facts about Ancient Rome are gleaned from a variety of sources,...
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Sociology of Humans & Animals
Using 3 relevant sources, this 5 page essay discusses how similar apes and humans are from a socio-psychological perspective. Author makes the argument that apes should be treated just as humanely as ourselves.
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