Academic papers on Anthropology

Newman/No Shame In My Game
A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Katherine S. Newman's anthropological study of inner-city working poor, No Shame In My Game (1999). The writer argues that this text is revealing and often contradicts many of the preconceived notions...
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A HISTORY OF WORLD SOCIETIES
This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the cultures and civilizations of: Africans, Pre-Columbians, Asian, Islamic peoples. Examples, features, history examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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THE RELATION BETWEEN SOCIOCULTURAL BEHAVIOR AND THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
This 5 page paper discusses the socio-cultural behavior that one might view in a hypothetical laundry mat in the inner city. Examples given. Bibliographpy lists 6 sources.
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GUNS, GERMS AND STEEL: JARED DIAMOND
This 3 page paper discusses the theories of Jared Diamond in his Pulitzer Prize winning book: Guns, Germs and Steel. Examples offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Making of Bread: Preparing Corn Bread
A 5 page overview of the process of making corn bread. The author takes the reader through the process step by step from pre-heating the skillet to mixing the batter. Important terms like
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Chinese Culture: Beliefs, Customs, Ethnocentrism, Subcultures, Social Change and the Effect of New Technology
This is a 5 page paper discussing Chinese culture and social change. China is well known for its centuries of traditional values, customs and beliefs. These beliefs are deeply linked with the language, religions and collective values which have...
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Linguistic Subcultures on a College Campus: The Language of Psychology Students
A 5 page contention that one does not have to travel to far away and exotic places to encounter linguistic subcultures. The author demonstrates that even psychology students utilize language which sets them apart from other students and, in effect,...
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How the Elderly are Treated in Various Cultures
This 7 page paper examines the plight of the elderly and how they are treated in the United States, as well as in two other cultures which are the Tiwi of Northern Australia and the Abkhasians of Caucasus. The cultures are examined with the use of...
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Language and Culture
This 3 page paper examines the idea of language and culture being interrelated. Why language is an important part of culture is examined. No bibliography.
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The Anthropological Approach as Illustrated by Jody Glittenberg and Dennis Werner
A 6 page overview of Jody Glittenberg
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Observations on the Linguistic Distinctions Which Exist on a College Campus: The Language of Psychology Students
A 7 page demonstration that linguistic subcultures can be found in even the most common of places. The author demonstrates that even psychology students utilize language which sets them apart from other students and, in effect, allows them to be...
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A Multicultural View of America
A 14 page contention that contemporary America has set the stage in terms of providing an example to the world of a multicultural country. The author of this paper provides observations on how the various fractions that compose our country...
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IDEOLOGICAL SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MESOPOTATMIA, EGYPT, GREECE, ROME, AND RENAISSANCE EUROPE
This 5 page paper dicusses the similarities and differences between the ancient cultures and the newer culture of the Renaissance.Bibliographpy lists 5 sources.
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Joking: A Reflection of Social Structure
A 4 page discussion of the various societal situations in which joking results. Notes that these situations, and the specifics of the joking, can change according to a number of factors. Relates observations from three separate societal situations...
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The Multicultural Student
A 5 page discussion of multiculturalism on today
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