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[Introduction To] Paradoxes Of Care: Children And Global Medical Aid In Egypt., Rania Kassab Sweis

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Each year, billions of dollars are spent on global humanitarian health initiatives. These efforts are intended to care for suffering bodies, especially those of distressed children living in poverty. But as global medical aid can often overlook the local economic and political systems that cause bodily suffering, it can also unintentionally prolong the very conditions that hurt children and undermine local aid givers. Investigating medical humanitarian encounters in Egypt, Paradoxes of Care illustrates how child aid recipients and local aid experts grapple with global aid's shortcomings and its paradoxical outcomes.

Rania Kassab Sweis examines how some of the world's largest …

The Art Of Being Human: A Textbook For Cultural Anthropology, Michael Wesch

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Anthropology is the study of all humans in all times in all places. But it is so much more than that. “Anthropology requires strength, valor, and courage,” Nancy Scheper-Hughes noted. “Pierre Bourdieu called anthropology a combat sport, an extreme sport as well as a tough and rigorous discipline. … It teaches students not to be afraid of getting one’s hands dirty, to get down in the dirt, and to commit yourself, body and mind. Susan Sontag called anthropology a “heroic” profession.” What is the payoff for this heroic journey? You will find ideas that can carry you across rivers of …

Patterns Of Enslavement And Economic Oppression Of Central Virginia, Hannah Bedwell

Undergraduate Research Posters

I address how anthropologists can identify the patterns and development of slavery and economic oppression through archaeology and the visualization of Virginia enslavement. I focus on the enslaved people of James Madison's Montpelier. I use 3D modeling as a foundation for integrating enhanced visuals with the goal of presenting a tangible understanding of the enslaved individuals in relation to the artifacts and history of the archaeological sites. I intend to show a common theme in economic oppression by comparing modern themes in slavery and examining Fraser D. Neiman's synthesis of the evolutionary perspective of slavery, and how little has changed …

Ancient Egyptian Figurines: An Investigation Into Manufacture, Use, And Culture., Kristina B. Donnally 2455289

Undergraduate Research Posters

I will analyze the social and religious role of figurines in Egyptian society. I will delve into the differences in the figurines in both manufacture and purpose between the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. I hope to look at religious, political, and other figurines to get a broad spectrum of usage for the artifacts. The main purpose of the research is to identify the time period, purpose, and usage for the figure donated to VCU by Professor Waybright. Questions I have is if the changes in political structure and minute changes in religion between each Kingdom affected the manufacture and …

The Fall Of Teotihuacan, Elizabeth P. Ale

Undergraduate Research Posters

In this project I present a survey of multiple theories regarding the dissolution of the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan. This complex city-state was established around 100 BCE and became one of the largest and most powerful sites in Mesoamerica. Located about 25 miles northeast of what is today known as Mexico City, Teotihuacan was home to many advanced technological and social structures, including a pyramid called The Pyramid of the Sun that boasted a base as large as the Great Pyramid of Giza’s. At some time between the 7^th and 8^th century CE, Teotihuacan went into decline. …

Proactive Conversation, 3d Printing, And An Old Nintendo, Tesha C. Ellis

Undergraduate Research Posters

Abstract

One hundred years from now, it would be a true historical treat to be able to showcase 20th and 21st century digital entertainment by presenting video game consoles in mint condition for interactive, educational, play. Arguably, it would be more enlightening and informative for future audiences to be able to physically engage with the electronic artifacts instead of simply observing them behind glass. With the use of 3D technology, components of video game systems can be preserved, and then printed as needed for repairs. It will help keep them functional for future researchers, educators, and enthusiasts.

Houses In A Landscape: Memory And Everyday Life In Mesoamerica, Julia A. Hendon

Gettysburg College Faculty Books

In Houses in a Landscape, Julia A. Hendon examines the connections between social identity and social memory using archaeological research on indigenous societies that existed more than one thousand years ago in what is now Honduras. While these societies left behind monumental buildings, the remains of their dead, remnants of their daily life, intricate works of art, and fine examples of craftsmanship such as pottery and stone tools, they left only a small body of written records. Despite this paucity of written information, Hendon contends that an archaeological study of memory in such societies is possible and worthwhile. It …

Francis Harper Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the professional and personal papers of Cornell-trained naturalist Dr. Francis Harper. Materials span 1904-1972 and include field notebooks, correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual materials documenting the plant and animal life as well as human ecology of the Okefenokee Swamp area of South Georgia. The photographs within Series 1 show the flora, fauna, and people of the Okefenokee swamp. The photographs were taken by the Harpers while on their trips to the swamp. Photographs are all in black and white and range in size. The Field Journals chronicle his travels in the okefenokee, Canada, and New England. Materials …

Three Generations Of Italians: Interview With Marie Dicristofaro Strumolo By Norma Delibero, Marie Dicristofaro Strumolo

Three Generations of Italians

Subjects covered: early schooling, Classical High School, identifying at URI, continuity of foods, values, parents' role in urging higher education, desire to be recognized for accomplishments not ethnic background.

Three Generations Of Italians: Interview With Anna Petteruti By Susan Mcguire, Anna Petteruti

Three Generations of Italians

Subjects covered: life in Italy, family in Italy, reasons for leaving, settlement in America, family in America, social issues.

Three Generations Of Italians: Interview With Etta Oliveri By Paris Ledoux, Etta Oliveri

Three Generations of Italians

Subjects covered: life in Italy, emigrations, early settlement, employment, ethnic identity.

Three Generations Of Italians: Interview With Mario Pantano By Norma Dilibero, Mario Pantano

Three Generations of Italians

Subjects covered: life in Italy as a child, in the service and married; financial decisions and plans for America, entering a new country with no money, relatives or friends; examining the job market (saving money to send back to Italy), work and saving money so that the rest of the family could come; arrival of family in United States, job change, education of children in the United States; death of first wife and second marriage; fulfillment through children and grand children, gratitude for living in United States.

Three Generations Of Italians: Interview With Alfred Destafano By Susan Mcguire, Alfred Destafano

Three Generations of Italians

Subjects covered: descriptions of home in Italy, family, occupations of father, mother, husband, departure from Italy and reasons, expectations about America and length of stay, adjustments to money and language in United States, traditions brought from Italy, importance of family, ethnic identity, desire for return visit to Italy, would she come here again?, church affiliation.

From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Paulo Carvalho By Joseph Conforti, Paulo Carvalho

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Charlotte Lee By Joseph Conforti, Charlotte Lee

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Joseph Lecount By Joseph Conforti, Joseph Lecount

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Benjamin Ferdman By Joseph Conforti, Benjamin Ferdman

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Gabriel Crevier By Joseph Conforti, Gabriel Crevier

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Prudence Hawkins By Joseph Conforti, Prudence Hawkins

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Beryl Segal By Joseph Conforti, Beryl Segal

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With James Williams By Joseph Conforti, James Williams

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Pauline Gugliemino By Joseph Conforti, Pauline Gugliemino

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Santina Satti By Joseph Conforti, Santina Satti

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Juan Francisco By Joseph Conforti, Juan Francisco

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Isabella Zuleta By Joseph Conforti, Isabella Zuleta

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Arthur Gregian By Joseph Conforti, Arthur Gregian

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Fernando Amaro By Joseph Conforti, Fernando Amaro

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Nishan Mikaelian By Joseph Conforti, Nishan Mikaelian

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Sarah Leylegian By Joseph Conforti, Sarah Leylegian

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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From Immigrant To Ethnic: Interview With Leiberato Damota By Joseph Conforti, Leiberato Damota

From Immigrant to Ethnic

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