Caribbean Islands and Islands of the Indian Ocean
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An 8 page paper comparing these two areas. The writer describes and compares the culture, environment and society of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Caribisl.wps

Carlo Ginzburg/ A Sixteenth Century Life
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A 7 page analysis of Carlo Ginzburg's book The Cheese and the Worms: the cosmos of a sixteenth-century miller. In this book, Ginzburg utilizes sixteenth century records from the Inquisition to recreate the mental world of an Italian miller. This work has helped to create a new historical genre—'micro-history'—which is an attempt to study historical themes through small, but revealing, individual episodes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99chwms1.rtf

Carol Stack's 'Call To Home' As An Ethnography -- Blacks Return To The South
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A 5 page paper examining anthropologist Carol Stack's study of the phenomenon of blacks who fled the rural South for Northern cities, but now are moving back. The paper assesses the question of whether Stack's book constitutes a true ethnography, and concludes that it does. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Stack.wps

Case Study on Racism
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This 12 page paper analyzes a case presented by a student concerning a boarding situation between a white Moslem and a black African Christian. Reasons for their disagreements are explored through anthropological and sociological theories. Theories concerning racism are provided . The case is analyzed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA042rac.wps

Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces and Culture
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A 5 page paper that discusses how geographer Hartshorne's centrifugal and centripetal theories apply to the world today. Countries/ethnic groups visited in the discussion include: Canada, Europe, and Asia. The cultural ramifications discussed include: economic, geographic religious and political. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Centrigv.wps

Chess And Russian Culture
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This 8 page paper argues that the competitive, strategic and somewhat 'warlike' aspects of the Russian culture are reflected in the inclusion of chess as a national pastime and an integral component to their military training. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTruschs.wps

Chicano Culture in Contemporary Literature
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A 7 page paper discussing contemporary Chicano literature as reflected in works by Anaya, Galarza, Rivera, and Hinojosa. The paper argues that current Chicanos are becoming increasingly more proud of their heritage and more comfortable with their ethnicity, and this shows in their literature. No sources.
Filename: Chicano.wps

Chinese Culture: Beliefs, Customs, Ethnocentrism, Subcultures, Social Change and the Effect of New Technology
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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 always been the center of traditional festivals, customs and everyday life of man as a collective in harmony with nature. Despite the strong Chinese cultural traditions, the last century has seen a great deal of social change in China. Most recently, increased involvement in the global economic market has led to a high level of prosperity in China which is unfortunately not shared by all. Global influences have also led to the increased interest in science and technology; factors which have also affected social change and the cultural values of the population. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TJChcul1.rtf

Chinese Family Systems
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A 7 page paper on Chinese families, comparing contemporary situations with traditional. The writer details Chinese wedding customs, gender power, patriarchy and the traditional family structure juxtaposed in modern life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chinafam.wps

Cohabitation and Marriage/Research Methodologies
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A 14 page research paper that profiles several studies that investigated the relationship between cohabitation and marriage or remarriage. In order to aid a student in formulating an original research project, the writer concentrates on describing methodologies used in these studies. Also, the writer offers tips and additional information on performing a social research study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khcohab.rtf

Collecting & Looting Antiquities
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5 pages in length. Temptation is a strong undercurrent for treasure hunters who seek to unearth the secrets of the past. Antiquities collecting may be a hobby or some but for most it is a prime opportunity to make money off precious historical artifacts. The constant looting at archeological sites has placed a huge burden upon officials who are trying desperately to preserve these keys to the ancient world. The writer addresses the problem of looting and relic hunting, paying particular attention to the scientific aspect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Looting.wps

Commentary on ten articles
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A paper which looks at some of the salient points in a series of articles about post-colonial development and the fragmentation of community in third world countries. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: JLafric.rtf