Academic papers on Anthropology

THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION
This 5 page paper discusses the collection of journal entries by Lewis and Clark, arranged and commented upon by Gunther Barth, leading historian. Examples and quotes are offered, cited, quoted from the text. Content is analyzed for prejudice by the...
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The Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the Maya and the Inca
This is a 5 page paper about the Maya and Inca civilizations and some of their similarities and differences. The Maya and Inca were both prominent civilizations which existed in the pre-Columbian period in Meso and South America. Both civilizations...
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An Anthropological View of Oscar Lewis
A 5 page overview of the lives and circumstances of five members of a poor Mexican family in Mexico City in the 1960s. Plagued by poverty, the challenges of living in the corrupt and unpredictable environment of one of the world
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Rigoberta Menchu
This is a 5 page paper discussing Rigoberta Menchu
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The Change in Marriage Ceremonies and Marriage Social Structures in Latin America Before and After the Spanish Invasion and Introduction of the Catholic Church
This is a 5 page paper discussing the change in marital ceremonies and structure before and after the Spanish invasion and the introduction of the Catholic Church in Latin America. The traditional marriage ceremonies and marriage social structures...
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Ancient civilisations
A nine page paper which considers various aspects of ancient civilisations, including the transition from the Neolithic to the early Bronze period, the differences between the Egyptian and Indus cultures, and the relevance of ancient Greek thought...
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WOULDN
This 6 page paper discusses the issue of the Geordie accent in North East England, and the way in which it has survived despite a very concerted effort to eradicate it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Identity as an Aspect of Material Culture and Influences of the Dominant Culture and Subcultures with Contemporary North America
This is a 10 page paper discussing the issues of identity and material culture. In the determination of the idea of identity within the American culture it is important to realize that there are many different factors which must be included. This...
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Gender in Arapesh
A 5 page research paper that examines the concepts of gender in Arapesh society. The writer first defines gender and then discusses how the Arapesh, a native people of Papua New Guinea view gender roles. The writer argues that while the Arapesh, on...
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BUILDINGS AND CULTURE: REVIEW OF ARCHITECHTURAL DESIGNS/BOOKS
This 5 page paper discusses the views of Brand, Geertz, Alexander, and Rapaport on architecture and culture. Examples are given to illustrate concepts of each author, quotes cited from text and referenced. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Brothers Grimm/Snow-White & Rose-Red
A 5 page research paper that analyzes the classic Grimm fairy tale in a sociological/ anthropological manner that relates the tale to cultural elements. The writer discusses the pagan elements in the story, as well as the nineteenth century mindset...
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Judith Nagata/Article Critique
A 5 page summation and critique of an article by Judith Nagata entitled "Beyond Theology: Toward an Anthropology of 'Fundamentalism.'" In this article, Nagata offers a comprehensive overview of scholarship on the topic of "fundamentalism," arguing,...
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Cultural Variations in End of Life Care
A 6 page discussion of the variation in the way we as families tend to the needs of our dying family members. The author notes that while at one time in U.S. history all families, irrespective of culture, took an active role in dying needs of their...
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The Jamaican Creole Language: Its History and Linguistic Distinctions
This is an 8 page paper discussing the Jamaican Creole language. The Jamaican Creole language, also known as Western Caribbean English, has been a unique language since the beginning of the 19th century although is it still only officially...
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Willard V. Quine
This is a 15 page paper discussing Quine
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