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Articles related to "Cultural Anthropology"
Media and Marginal Communities- Folklore II This is the Fourth article in the series of articles devoted to use of various media for development. It give the readers a chance to surf the net on this topic so that they can ponder upon the role of folklore and its study for effective communication and for the development of the community.. folklore • cultural anthropology • linguistics • orality • folklorist
Why Choose Anthropology? Whether you are a graduate or you are simply curious there has never been a better time to think of doing an undergraduate degree in anthropology! cultural anthropology • linguistics • archaeology • medical anthropology • physical anthropology
Iceland's Mystical Beings With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence iceland's hidden people • elves • trolls • odin • ymir and the middle earth
North Iceland's Maritime Marvels Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound! iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Ainu Who? The Ainu are forgotten aborigines of the Land of the Rising Sun? Find them in their folklore and folklife. japan • folklore • myths • legends • ainu
Iceland Insider For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all. iceland • icelandair • kronar • laugavegur • así art museum
Iceland's Ghostly Home Fear them, sneer them or just drink a beer with them - all is allowed with the ghosts in Stokkseyri, Iceland. iceland • ghosts • brennivin ghost • the ghost center • draugasetrið
ICTE's Madagascar Conservation Programs An integrated conservation project is training scientists, assesses Madagascar's biodiversity and supports efforts to ensure sustainable socioeconomic development. tropical rainforest ecosystem • madagascar plant and animal conservation • botanical biodiversity • medicinal plants • ranomafana national park
China: Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life. china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
Ethnicity: Fluid and Permeable Last week, we asked: What hold societies together, or what is the nature of solidarity? This week, we will explore notions of ethnicity in response to that question. identity • belonging • ethnicity • ethnic boundaries • political identity
Food and Culture In what ways are food and culture connected? prairie oysters • forth macleod • food and culture • classification of food • culture and universal
Kinship and Solidarity Many simple societies are shaped and organized according to kinship. But what about our contemporary, complex societies? What is the glue that keeps us together? belonging • kinship • societies • social glue • solidarity
Neolithic Toolkit Found in Jordan A small shoulder bag made of animal hide or plant fibres was probably used to carry one of the oldest tool kits in existence. australian archaeologist finds neolithic toolkit • jordanian archaeological dig turns up ancient tool • australian archaeologist • dr phillip edwards • la trobe university archaeologist dr phiilip edwar
On Writing Fantasy: World Building This week's article is about Fantasy writing and some steps for world building.
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today. japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
Where Hope Lives
The ocean floor? Siberia? The Amazon Basin? The Canadian North? Antarctica? What is a frontier, anyway? frontier • isolation • individualism • tlingit • native americans |
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