Academic papers on Anthropology

Jibber Jabber
things that mean nothing
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this is long
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Mortuary Practices of the Cherokee Indians
A 7 page discussion of the manner in which mortuary practices of the Cherokee have changed over time. Compares and contrasts post-contact practices with those that existed prior to contact with European cultures, noting grave good associations,...
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The Social and Political Systems of the Nuer Tribe
A 5 page paper which examines the research done on the Nuer tribe as it relates to the social and political systems of the people. The paper discusses the possibilities that the system is egalitarian or hierarchical, with an argument that leans...
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The Role of Artists and Architects in Tribal Societies
This is a 7 page paper discussing the roles of artists and architects in tribal societies. When studying tribal forms of art and architecture, researchers are able to determine what roles artists and architects within the societies played and what...
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Paul Brodwin
A 9 page paper which critiques the 1996 anthropological text. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Welfare Colonialism?: Two Diverse Examples
A 7 page consideration of the contention that he contention that the history of supporting indigenous communities with no consideration of long-term economic viability has imperiled the health of cultures all over the world. Examples are presented...
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Comparison Reading of Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict
This is a 5 page paper comparing two readings from Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict. Ruth Benedict
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Donald E. Brown/Human Universals
A 5 page research paper that analyzes Donald E. Brown's text Human Universals and then relates his theories to the topic of nationalism and ethnicity. The writer briefly touches on several theoretical perspectives, and how they relate to Brown's...
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This 5 page report discusses two works of ancient art from Sumeria/Mesopotamia and the Greek island of Crete, home of the Minoan culture. The actual artworks are considered as well as what they represent for the ancient cultures from which they...
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Historical Method and Ancient Literary Texts
A 6 page discussion of the need for caution when using ancient literary texts to interpret history. The author of this paper points out that the modern historian needs to consider such factors as authorship, language, structure and form, sources,...
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Theories Concerning the Routes Humans took into the Americas
5 pages. There are many theories and controversies as to when and how humans first accessed the Americas. Archaeological finds help us to piece together parts of the puzzle but also serve to bring up more questions as well. This paper discusses...
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The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Controversy of the Kennewick Man
This is a 7 page paper discussing NAGPRA and the controversy over the Kennewick Man. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed in 1990 which outlined the conditions for the repatriation of Native American remains...
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Review of Freeman
A 5 page review of this book that is useful for business as well as for cultural anthropology. The women of Barbados have been instrumental in defining what constitutes the
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Structural Functionalist Themes in
This is a 5 page paper discussing structural functionalism in relation to themes presented in
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