EGYPT: AN OVERVIEW
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This 5 page paper gives a detailed overview of Egypt in regard to its culture, geography, social environment, daily customs, economic and political envioronment, and import/export. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBegypt1.rtf

Egyptian Journey to the Afterlife
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A 15 page discussion of the critical components of the ancient Egyptian's belief in an afterlife. Notes that much of our contemporary knowledge regarding ancient Egyptian culture is based on archaeological findings. Among the most interesting of these findings are those which relate to the elaborate worship rituals of the Egyptians, rituals which to a large degree were comprised of those relating to death and the afterlife. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, mummification, the preparation of the body, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPegyDth.wps

Estimating the Life Expectancy of A Community's Citizens
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7 pages in length. In this study, the writer analyzes death records of a specific town and hypothesizes that the next 150 years will bring about a continued decrease in infant and child mortality as well as an augmentation in the number of years that people will live. A study of area tombstones is conducted and data is collected to determine common ages at which people have died over a period of about 150 years. A number of possible discrepancies are taken into account and conclusions are made with the help of supporting library research. Several illustrative charts are included. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources.
Filename: Lifeexpy.wps

Ethnic Humor and Ethnic Identity
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This is an 8 page paper discussing ethnic humor and ethnic identity. Traditional ethnic identity can be defined by language, culture, religion, and race, but more and more researchers are finding that ethnic humor is becoming a part of the ethnic identity especially in those who have left their homes to live within another culture which is totally different than their own. In many cases ethnic humor has been used to represent the oppression of a group, clear up interpretative misunderstandings of a group and help to define an ethnic group within a larger population. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
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This 5 page paper examines the ideas of cultural relativism and ethnocentrism as it respects anthropology. Whether or not bias on the part of anthropologists alters the objectivity of conclusions is discussed. Articles and book chapters submitted by a student are referred to in the text. No bibliography.
Filename: SA221cul.rtf

Evolution of the Races: The Value of Mitochondrial DNA Research
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A 15 page overview of the application of mitochondrial DNA research to tracing the relative ages and interrelationships of the contemporary races of human beings. Distinguishes between mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Suggests that while mitochondrial DNA is particularly suited to this type of investigation it should be remembered that it is a newly-emerged technology which should be checked and cross-checked with other information such as the fossil record and oral tradition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Experiences Of Czech Immigrants In The U.S.
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A 5 page paper discussing the experiences of Czech Republic immigrants in the United States. The writer examines the 'push and pull' factors that resulted in their immigration and a number of the socio-economic factors that made them leave their homeland. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Czech.doc

Expressions Of Respect And Shame
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Speech is embedded within human activity, that is, the style and content of communication patterns is directly related to the context. In Languages and Their Speakers, edited by Timothy Shopen, the use of language and its relationship to the culture of origin is explored. John Haviland teaches the reader How to Talk to Your Brother-in-Law in Guugu Yimidhirr while E. L. Keenen and Elinor Ochs speak of Becoming Competent Speakers of Malagasy. This 6 page paper examines the relationship between language and the social norms surrounding respect and shame that is presented in these two articles. No additional sources are listed.
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Fabulous Flapper Fashions Of The 'Roaring Twenties'
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A 5 page paper discussing the fashions of the 'Roaring '20s.' A brief outline of the various styles is provided as well as speculation as to how the fashions served as reflections of the decade. The freedom of the styles was a reflection of the freedom of the age. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Flapper.doc

Fashion During the 1950's
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5 pages in length. A well-written essay in which the writer demonstrates how popular fashions of the 1950's reflected the sociocultural mood of that particular era. It is posited that fashions are always representative of the mindstate of the people who live in the era during which they are popular. T-shirts, boots, jeans, and black leather jackets are among the many examples provided of fashion during the fifties. Bibliography lists 7 comprehensive sources.
Filename: Fashn50s.wps

Feminist Anthropology and Postmodern Criticism
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A 6 page discussion of feminist anthropology, the approach to anthropology which entails an intent to overcome the traditional male-dominate biases which have previously existed in the field. Presents the work of Sherry B. Ortner as well as numerous other authors to illustrate the premises of feminist anthropology. Points out that even this approach is not without its critics. Cautions that while some in anthropology today seek to take the discipline one more step, to use it as a tool for exposing the factors which result in the world's inequalities, particularly the inequalities between men and women and overcoming those factors, that approach is a distraction and indeed a threat to the traditional intent of the discipline. Concludes that the anthropologist is to observe and record, not to interfere in matters which were in existence long prior to our arrival on the scene. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Film Review of The Ax Fight:
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This 5 page paper is a review of this documentary film. This paper discusses the need for anthropological accuracy as well as creative ability.
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