Myth Today
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A 6 page discussion of the evolutionary nature of myth. The author reviews the contentions presented in Roland Barthes' "Myth Today" (an essay published in H.D. Tallack's Critical Theory: A Reader) and ties these contentions in with observations from historic European interactions with the traditional world and with contemporary interactions between traditional cultures and the Western World. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmythTd.rtf

Napoleon A. Chagnon's Yanomamo
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This 4 page paper examines this anthropological book that focuses on the Yanomamo. The book is critiqued but the focus of the paper is on relaying information from the work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA513Yan.rtf

National Culture and Integrative Revolution: Comparisons Between Fanon and Geertz
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This is a 5 page paper comparing the theories of national culture and integrative revolution as discussed in Fanon’s “The Wretched of the Earth” and Geertz’s “The Interpretation of Cultures”. Although critics often cite that the two theorists have contrasting viewpoints, there are several areas where their theories appear to intersect. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJFanon1.rtf

NATIONAL STEREOTYPES OF BRITAIN AND GERMANY IN THE MEDIA
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This 5 page paper deals with the overwhelming stereotypes that still persist toward the British and Germans in the American Media and broadcast shows, as well as film. Examples given, quotes cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBstype.rtf

Native American Languages: Diversity, Cultural Relativity, and the Need for Perpetuation
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A 4 page discussion of the importance of Native American languages. This paper reviews the article by William L. Leap titled "American Indian Languages". Emphasis is placed on Leap's points about the intimacy which exists between language and culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPnaLng.rtf

Native American Mortuary Practices & Their Association with Culture
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A 30 page overview of the various mortuary practices and grave goods often associated with Native American burials and the ability to determine an individual's culture and the societal organization of those who participated in the burial based on these practices and goods. Contrasts the burial practices of the Mandan and Sioux and provides information about the issue of repatriation and the importance of being able to demonstrate culture on the basis of burial information. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Nbury.wps

Native Americans and Hetch Hetchy Valley
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This 13 page paper discusses the history of the Hetch Hetchy Valley with emphasis on its place in Native American history. The paper seeks to persuade readers that the O’Shaughnessy Dam should be dismantled and the valley returned to its original state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVHetchy.rtf

NATIVE AMERICANS: HOPI NATION
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This 10 page paper discusses the culture of the Hopi people. Subsections include religion, art, gender, societal structure, children, modern Hopi. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBhopi.rtf

Natural Selection and the Process of Speciation
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A 3 page overview of the process of natural selection. The author details how natural selection influenced speciation in Darwin's finches and in man himself. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPnatSel3.rtf

Necessary Behavioral Adaptations: From Africa to Europe :
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A 6 page anthropological paper which discusses the behavioral adaptations that may have been necessary for man to move out of Africa prior to and during the Acheulean period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAhomind.rtf

New Orleans / Cultural Gumbo!
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This 7 page research paper discusses the cultural diversity of New Orleans and how this diversity works to create a unique and exciting city so many years after it was first regarded as a haven rich with culture. Sociological factors and some historical discussions are integrated with present day attributes of the city. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Neworlea.wps

Newman/No Shame In My Game
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A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Katherine S. Newman's anthropological study of inner-city working poor, No Shame In My Game (1999). The writer argues that this text is revealing and often contradicts many of the preconceived notions concerning the poor that are prevalent in US culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khnsimg.rtf

Nomadism and sedentarisation policies
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A ten page paper which looks at nomadism in various regions, and the impact which sedentarisation policies have had on the nomadic way of life, especially in respect of environmental and economic issues. The writer concludes that whereas voluntary sedentarisation has on the whole been successful, forced settlement has had a negative impact on both the environment and on the socio-economic systems of the regions concerned. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLnomad.rtf

Non-Verbal Communications / A Definitive Overview
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An 8 page research paper in which the writer explains the concept of non-verbal communications as it exists with respect to class and culture. Hand gestures, body English," facial expressions, and more -- are among the many forms of non-verbal communication explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Nonverb2.wps

Non-Verbal Environments & Business-Related Productivity
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An in-depth, 20 page look at non-verbal environments and their impact upon us. The writer specifically examines how background & foregrounds, windowless environments, weather, odors, etc; can either positively or negatively impact productivity in the business world. Bibliography lists approximately 20 scholarly sources.
Filename: Nonverb3.wps

North American Hutterites
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A 7 page paper discussing ways that the Hutterites keep modern society at bay yet use the best of that society as well. Material things are neither good nor bad in the Hutterite perspective - it is individual reaction to them that ultimately dictate their importance. Of all similarly-structured religious groups, the Hutterites likely represent that most able to adapt to technological change without allowing that technological change to adversely affect their culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSHutterites.wps

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