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Gregory Bateson: Anthropology and Cybernetics
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This 5 page paper discusses the life and work of anthropologist Gregory Bateson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVGrBtsn.rtf

Growing Up as an Italian American
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A 10 page paper that examines the history and the ethnic conditions of an Italian family here in the United States. The family under examination is a family that originated in Italy within the past few generations, and have only become American citizens during this century. The paper focuses predominantly upon one man who was born shortly before WWII. Through an examination of this man the history of his Italian heritage is seen, as well as the decline of that cultural aspect as all previous generations begin to die off, leaving the man caught in the middle between an Italian and an American life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAitalian.wps

Growing Up Bilingual
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A 6 page analysis of this book by Ana Celia Zentella, which details the author's 14-year study of five bilingual girls growing up on a single block of New York's "El Barrio," the nation's longest settled Puerto Rican neighborhood. The writer gives an overall view of the book and concludes that it should be read by everyone who might vote on issues concerning bilingualism in the public school system. Zentella dispels many misconceptions that surround this issue and argues persuasively in favor of bilingualism. The writer also argues that Zentella's book can be used to gain added knowledge in how language is acquired and used. Refers to the source. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Growbil.wps

GUNS, GERMS AND STEEL: JARED DIAMOND
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This 3 page paper discusses the theories of Jared Diamond in his Pulitzer Prize winning book: Guns, Germs and Steel. Examples offered. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBdmond.rtf

Hallucinogenic Drugs: A Spiritual Aid or Threat to Non-Traditional Cultures?
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An 8 page discussion of the traditional use of hallucinogenic drugs to bring traditional cultures in contact with their spirit guides and to heighten awareness of past lives and reincarnation. This paper presents the contention that, outside of the traditional framework which spawned such use, hallucinogenic drugs are useless in meeting this goal and can even present a significant danger for non-traditional individuals. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPhallu2.rtf

Hammond/Refugees in Ethiopia
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A 9 page book review that critiques and summarizes Laura C. Hammond's This Place Will Become Home (2004), which is a thorough, scholarly and intimate anthropological study of the experience of a group of Ethiopian refugees who are repatriated to their home country from camps in the Sudan. The writer judges this to be an exemplary study that not only offers a complete overview of these peoples' situation, but has serious social policy implications for humanitarian efforts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khhameth.rtf

Harris: Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches
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This 5 page paper discusses Marvin Harris's book "Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches: the Riddles of Culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVMHaris.rtf

Hawaiian Sorcery
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A 3 page research paper that examines Hawaiian newspaper articles that were published between October 20, 1866 and February 2, 1871, in which Samuel Kamakau recorded information on Hawaiian culture at a time when native Hawaiians still recalled much of their heritage. However, today references that were perfectly clear to his Hawaiian readership are intriguingly enigmatic to readers totally unfamiliar with Hawaiian culture. Nevertheless, it is possible to differentiate between the various forms of Hawaiian sorcery. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khhawmag.rtf

HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHICAL CONTRAST AND COMPARISON OF JAPAN TO INDONESIA
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This 10 page paper compares demographic data between Japan and Indonesia, makes predictions, explains trends, and gives historical indicators. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBindjapan.rtf

Hieroglyphics
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This 5 page paper is an annotated bibliography of 15 items for the subject "hieroglyphics."
Filename: HVHierog.rtf