Essays and Research Papers on Anthropology

This 3 page paper uses 30 terms from the anthropological field in such a way as to make them understood.

This 21 page paper provides a detailed look at pre-dynastic and dynastic Egypt. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing how colonialism shapes anthropology and how it affects anthropological theory. The answer is likely that it does so to the same extent that it changes native society for and to the good pleasure of those creating the colony. This was the case in when the Dutch colonized South ...

This 4 page paper argues that tattoos, although they still have a negative connotation, actually have a rich history in American culture going back to the founding of the nation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses tattoos and other forms of body art, and what they mean to various people, including gang members. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that describes the issues involved in the Sahlins-Obeyesekere debate in anthropology relative to the ways in which the death of Capt. James Cook should be interpreted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper examines piercing and tattooing. Why do people do it? Various theories are explored. The paper concludes from a social science perspective that it is merely a way to express individuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page delineation of five reasons that traditional Native Americans do not acculturate well into mainstream America. No sources are listed

This 3 page paper contrasts the view of death held by the Pygmies described in the book “The Forest People,” with that of most Westerners. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page discussion of the factors that serve to unite Latino and Hispanic people in the US into one cultural classification. The emphasis is made, however, that certain distinctions also remain between these people. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of marriages as they occur in these countries. This paper contrasts not just the structure of marriage but also the meaning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the tendency for people to band together according to their cultural identity. This often creates problems in the world. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the concept of agricultural intensification during the mid-Woodland and Mississippi prehistoric periods in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is a review on Sutton's 2001 book. The author's research suggests that human beings are intimately attached to food and that memories are evoked by foods, and food is a part of important memories. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper takes a look at Egyptian sites and their relevance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In ten pages this paper discusses how animals think and communicate and the correlation that exists between language and thinking, the gestured communications of apes, the shared human and animal capacity for language, and the impact of socialization on language complexity. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper explores the need for protection of the archaeological and ecological resources in this region of Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a scenario where a student is Cross asked to participate in a cultural experience that is unfamiliar to them. The paper is written in the first person as an experience, with the reasons for the choice and the way it is perceived and fits in with cultural dimensions theories ...

A 9 page paper that answers three questions about historical anthropology. Topics include evolution of social cultural change, colonial projects and memory practices. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 4 page paper is a review of the book “Chinese American Death Rituals: Respecting the Ancestors.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper explores the problems of running libraries in rural areas, both in the U.S. and around the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses pyramid building in the Old and Middle Kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and explains some of the theories extant about construction techniques. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 13 page paper explores Egyptian archaeological findings to speculated about the evolution of the state and how it relates to the development of agriculture, the Nubian theory, and various aspects of material culture. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of ebonics, how it originated in one segment of American society and is spreading to others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the ideal American culture to the reality of our day to day lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.