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Papers On Anthropology
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Anthropology of the Body
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This 11 page report discusses
anthropology of the body and the ways in which every culture
constructs a symbolic system of meanings which includes a
representation of the body and a theory of the body’s physical
existence. In western society the body is viewed as a symbol of
individualism and separation. In traditional societies the body
connects the individual to the society and nature. Such an
anthropologically-constructed body can be analyzed in terms of
form, content, knowing and value. In the study of the
anthropology of the body, it is important to consider the body as
the subject and object of social processes. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: BWantrob.wps
Anthropology: The Political Functions of Supernatural Rituals; The Misunderstanding of Civilization; and, The Values of American Culture with Comments on the Distribution of Wealth and Public Education
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This is a 4 page paper discussing supernatural rituals and political power, misunderstanding and civilization, and individualism within American culture. Three central ideas within modern day anthropology are discussed, namely: the political functions of supernatural rituals; the misunderstanding of civilization; and, the core values of American culture in relation to the unequal distribution of wealth and the public education system. Supernatural rituals have a political function which can be twofold: those who are influential within the religious structure in society carry that power beyond the ritual itself; and, politically, those who wish the support of a large population within society can align themselves with a religious group. Misunderstanding and illusions for truth are part of the realizations of a young daughter in Barbara Kingsolver’s novel “The Poisonwood Bible” but these ideas are applied to anyone’s idea of his or her own civilization which becomes wholly dependent and built on one society but is inapplicable to another. Finally, the idea of “individualism” within the United States has become so profound that those who are wealthy within the U.S. (including the government itself) have done little for those who are less fortunate. This is well reflected in the high poverty rates in the country and the public school system which is unable to meet the basic needs of its citizens.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJanthr1.rtf
Applying Anthropological Concepts
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A 5 page research paper that uses Gregory Reck's text In the Shadow of Tlaloc, Life in a Mexican Village (1978) in order to illustrate principles of cultural anthropology as discussed in Kottak's Mirror for Humanity (1996). No additional sources cited.
Filename: khkotrec.rtf
Approaches and Limitations of Research in Anthropological Study According to Rosaldo and Scheper-Hughes
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the differences and limitations in approaches to the study of cultures in anthropology using research theories by Renato Rosaldo and Nancy Scheper-Hughes. Rosaldo’s approach based on cultural citizenship allows him to study cultures and their groups but is somewhat subjective while Scheper-Hughes’ sociocentric concept of self relies heavily on conclusions based on her studies of individual’s excluded from groups within cultures.
Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TJRosal1.rtf
Archaeotourism
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A 12 page overview of archaeotourism, its effects on indigenous populations and archaeologically important sites. Compares archaeotourism to ecotourism and points out its benefits as well as its downfalls. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Archtour.wps
Around The World In Thirty Years
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Barbara Gallatin Anderson is an
anthropologist. She has written a book that tells about her travels,
the people and cultures she has encountered over the thirty years she
was working as an anthropologist. This 5 page paper provides a tutorial
on how to write a critique of the book, Around The World In Thirty
Years. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTarnd30.wps
Article Analysis/Evidence-Based Practice
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A 9 page article analysis of a research study, Pravikoff, Tanner and Pierce (2005), that was designed to evaluate the knowledge, computer literacy skills and general readiness of American nurses to implement evidence-based nursing practice. The writer summarizes and evaluates each section of the study, concluding with an evaluation of the research's significance to nursing. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khptpevp.rtf
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