Anthropology papers

Explains and critiques the subject of Craig Stanford's book, "The Hunting Apes: Meat Eating and the Origins of Human Behavior".

This paper is about sleep as a sociological discipline to be studied and investigated by researchers, as well as students and professors of sociology.

A review of Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald's book, "Metaphors of Identity: A Culture-Communication Dialogue".

An illustration of the benefits of field work in the anthropology field through field projects, as seen from the view of Crane and Angrosino's,"Field Project in Anthropology: Third Edition."

Examines the location of Atlantis, how far it extended, and theories regarding its fate.

An overview and discussion of the Bering Strait Theory regarding the origins of Native American immigration.

The paper examines two historical studies on the topic of imperialism, Daniel Headrick's "Tools of the Empires" and Gyan Prakash's "Another Reason", both of which discuss the effects of technology on the process of colonization.

This paper compares the anthropological techniques used by Clifford Geertz in his book, "Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight", and Michael Moore, in his film, ?Bowling for Colombine".

This paper discusses the meaning behind four great works of art: Felguerez's "Entre Dos Almas", "Fernwood Figures", "Sculpture of Vishnu", and Westall's "The Bard".

This is an oral history of an African-American, WW II veteran. It is the result of four hours of interviews.

A discussion of how the concept of the gaze illustrates the relationship between fetishism and visuality.

Examines how cultural diversity influences the nursing profession.

Examines the use of music by the Jivaro people to cure disease.

An overview of coming-of-age rituals in different cultures.

The paper is a fully explained account of the life of the great Pharaoh Akhenaten (husband of Queen Nefertiti).

Explores how different religions view the afterlife.

An exploration into some of the more important aspects of current and historical Irish culture.

A discussion of the liminal aspects of transgender and cross-gender experience.

An explanation of the indigenous hunting practices evident in the Arctic and North Queensland, Australia.

A discussion of the different anthropological explanations for Melanesian cargo cults.

This essay explains that findings from the last two decades openly contradict the basic assumptions of the evolutionary theory.

A look at the significant link between globalization and popular culture in contemporary society.

A look at how the current refugee "crisis" challenges the dominant understandings of Australian national identity.

A look at the history of the folklore of the Bell Witch legend.

A look at the similarities and differences in the experiences of refugees and indigenous Australians according to Australian literature and recent media attention.

Examines art, religion, and death in Old, Middle, and Late Kingdom Egypt.

Explores how one's attitude could lead to a successful adaption into a foreign culture.

Examines the impact that Japanese and American cultures have had on Korean culture in the past century.

An overview of the principles behind the Great Pyramids and how they were built.

A look at the connection of the Baroque Age to the Renaissance.

This paper discusses the theory of evolutionary aesthetics, which concerns man's sense of beauty.

An insight into the energy personified of Feng Shui.

A look at the traits of western civilization.

Changing children fashions.

Sacrafices in the Vedic Culture.

Why the hunter and gatherer society (foragers) is the best way to live.

A search for evidence.

A discussion of how food affects culture.

A look at the merging of African and Cuban cultures.

A comparison of two cultures

A look at the experiences of bi-racial children in the US today.

This paper presents a discussion about the Australian television, music and movie trends.

A look at the myth of Big Foot.

A look at the Iranian governments role in managing cultural diversity in the country.

Examining native American death rituals based on Walt Whitman's poem.

Examination of women rights In middle America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

A look at this native American cultural group.

A look at the importance of race and ethnicity in North America.

This paper is about homelessness and its causes. It is anthropological in nature.

A history of the status of Mexican Americans in America.

A comparative analysis of the role of jewelry in Egyptian and Byzantine cultures.

An overview of the field of cultural semiotics and behavior differences cross culture with an emphasis on American Culture.

A comparison of the governmental, political, economic and business aspects of Egyptian and Anglo-American cultures.

A comparative analysis of the question of egalitarianism in hunter-gatherer societies.

An overview of the impact of the culture of sugar production on the people of the Caribbean.

This paper provides an overview of Muslim culture, lifestyle and dress code.

This paper provides a look at religion and social life in the South Atlantic world, with an emphasis on the role of post emancipated women.

An overview of different paratheatrical phenomenon through history from traveling medieval performers to counter-culture happenings of the nineteen-sixties.

An review of "The Road Through the Rainforest, Living Anthropology in Highland Papua New Guinea" by David Hayano.

A review of "The Hold Life Has: Coca and Cultural Identity in an Andean Community" by Catherine J. Allen.

Explores the mother and child relationship of the Navajo Indians in America.

An analysis of Australia's bush myth and its impact on the Australian society.

Discusses a study that was conducted to understand tattoo art in modern culture.

Examines some of the obstacles which stand in the way between successful communication of people from different ethnic groups and cultures.

An analysis of the prehistoric novel "Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jane Auel.

Defines English culture and ethnicity in the Victorian era in comparison to today's English culture.

Examines the influence on American fashion from 1920-1960.

Compares these two ancient South American civilizations.

An anthropological analysis of the Aztec culture of sacrifice.

A comparison of West African Yoruba religion with Christianity.

Addresses some of the practical and ethical issues pertaining to the restoration of art, focusing on the significance of glazes and varnishes.

Studies the use of the drug, peyote in the religious ceremonies of Huichol tribes.

Compares Australian aboriginal Creation myths to those of the New Zealand Maoris.

This paper will discuss the power of clothing that defines social classes in modern day America.

A comparison of various different culture's regarding their view on marriage, focusing on the West, Japan and the Islamic world.

A fabricated anthropological study of the 'Mitzimee People' of the Amazon and the effect of development on their ways of life.

Examines how changing social conditions were reflected in the dress of peasants in Europe.

An ethnography review of Anastasia Shkilnyk's "A Poison Stronger Than Love: The Destruction of an Ojibwa Community".

A Review of Harrison and Huntington's "Culture Matters: How Human Values Shape Human Progress" on the progress toward global unification.

Examines this diet which claims healthy living through ancestral nutrition.

PResents a look at the historical significance of the Spiro Mounds in Spiro, Oklahoma.

A look at the role of goddesses in ancient Mesopotamia and Greece through a literature review of their portrayal.

An overview of forensic anthropology,

A comparison between U.S. and Korean cultures and how they are affected by history, religion, and philosophy.

A comparative analysis of traditional American and Chinese food.

An analysis of female genital mutilation as a particular cultural practice.

An analysis of the differences between medieval and contemporary life with reference to Marvin Perry's "Western Civilization".

A comparative analysis of the food gathering techniques of the African Kung San tribe with the African Khoikhoi tribe.

An overview of the cultures of the Cherokees, Koreans and Brazilians through interviews.

An overview of the history of the Silla Dynasty and the contribution of Buddhism to its culture.

A comparison of the differences in culture between the early modern world and the 19th century with an emphasis on the wedding ceremony.

A comparative analysis of the ancient civilizations of the Minoans and the Mycenaeans.

An examination of the age differences in African foraging patterns between tribes.

Explores the question of how Americans see themselves.

Examines the literature surrounding the increasing popularity of the cultural theory.

Explores wallets as a cultural artifact in history.

Shows how football in the United States has become a cultural icon.

Presents a comparison of Nigeria and Costa Rica and an exploration of human nature in respect to religion and reproductive freedom.

Examines the issue of ethnic identity in North America.