The Analysis Of Contact-Era Settlements In Clay, Lowndes, And Oktibbeha Counties In Northeast Mississippi,
2017
University of Mississippi
The Analysis Of Contact-Era Settlements In Clay, Lowndes, And Oktibbeha Counties In Northeast Mississippi, Emily Lee Clark
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The goal of this project is to compare the spatial distribution of sites across Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties between the Mississippi and Early Historic periods using site files from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), sites were mapped chronologically to examine change through time to investigate how people reacted to European contact and colonization. Site locations and clusters also were used to evaluate possible locations of the polities of Chicaza, Chakchiuma, and Alimamu discussed in the De Soto chronicles. Sites in Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties were chosen due to the existence of …
Before Me, After Me, Through Me: Stories Of Food And Community In Eastern Kentucky,
2017
University of Mississippi
Before Me, After Me, Through Me: Stories Of Food And Community In Eastern Kentucky, Abigail Myers Huggins
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This text contextualizes and presents twenty-three oral history interviews conducted in eastern Kentucky during the summer of 2016 as a part of a Master of Arts thesis in southern studies. The interviews were conducted with people specifically connected to food, farming, and community activism in and near Letcher County, Kentucky. The interviews explore such topics as: past and present food traditions, seed saving, gardening, farming, food preservation, herbalism, local food systems, food access, youth, theater arts, lgbtq+ advocacy, and appalachian identity. This document complements an online collection of oral history excerpts created as an audio documentary portion of the overall …
Cafeteria Culture: An Anthropological Approach To Lunchtime In A Central Florida Elementary School,
2017
University of Central Florida
Cafeteria Culture: An Anthropological Approach To Lunchtime In A Central Florida Elementary School, Emily Herrington
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Public school cafeterias are used by nearly 51 million children (ages 4-17) in the United States every day. With over 40% of the approximately 73 million children (ages 0-17) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), public school lunches carry resounding nutritional, social, and educational significance for their consumers. This fact, coupled with frequent media attention to school lunch food, notwithstanding, a notable lack of social scientific engagement with both students' perspectives and NSLP operators persists. Divided into two studies, this research utilizes ethnographic methods to explore students' lunchtime experiences within a Central Florida public elementary school cafeteria. Both …
An Assessment Of Trace Elements Distribution In Teeth Utilizing A Sample Group From Postclassic Lamanai: The Application Of La-Icp-Ms In Bioarchaeology And Forensics,
2017
University of Central Florida
An Assessment Of Trace Elements Distribution In Teeth Utilizing A Sample Group From Postclassic Lamanai: The Application Of La-Icp-Ms In Bioarchaeology And Forensics, Michelle Hawkins
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Trace element analysis of skeletal remains and teeth is a common research technique in biological and forensic anthropology. In particular, LA-ICP-MS has become a widely-accepted tool for analyzing and mapping the distribution of trace elements in teeth. Investigation into the relative spectral intensities and spatial distribution of thirteen trace isotopes (13C, 24Mg, 27Al, 31P, 44Ca, 47Ti, 52Cr, 55Mn, 56Fe, 66Zn, 88Sr, 138Ba, 208Pb) within teeth was undertaken using LA-ICP-MS. The total archaeological sample of teeth (N=26) was comprised of four tooth types (UCI, ULI, UPM1, and UPM2) and 18 individuals from a Postclassic Lamanai site. In preparation for analysis, teeth …
Spytinĕv (Ce 875-915), Duke Of Bohemia: An Osteobiographic Perspective On Society Status And Stature In The Emerging Czech State,
2017
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Spytinĕv (Ce 875-915), Duke Of Bohemia: An Osteobiographic Perspective On Society Status And Stature In The Emerging Czech State, Marshall Joseph Becker
Anthropology & Sociology Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Etruscan Gold Dental Appliances,
2017
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Etruscan Gold Dental Appliances, Marshall Joseph Becker
Anthropology & Sociology Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Anthony F. C. Wallace: Homage To A Professor,
2017
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Anthony F. C. Wallace: Homage To A Professor, Marshall Joseph Becker
Anthropology & Sociology Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
You Can’T Walk Where There Is No Ground,
2017
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
You Can’T Walk Where There Is No Ground, Paul Stoller
Anthropology & Sociology Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Archaeological Gis Analysis Of Raised Field Agriculture In The Bolivian Amazon,
2017
University of Central Florida
Archaeological Gis Analysis Of Raised Field Agriculture In The Bolivian Amazon, Thomas W. Lee
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Modern agricultural systems have been criticized for their detrimental effects on the environment and a general emphasis on crop yield rather than long-term sustainability. Traditional forms of agriculture may provide case-specific examples of sustainable alternatives for contemporary societies. In the seasonally inundated savannas of the Llanos de Mojos, pre-Columbian Indians piled earth into ‘large raised field platforms’ elevated high enough above the floodplain to allow crops to grow. Archaeological evidence indicates that raised field agriculture supported much larger populations than those found in the Beni today. The examination of satellite imagery has revealed more than 40,000 individual fields spread across …
Against The Flow: A Nineteenth Century Watermill In Central Florida,
2017
University of Central Florida
Against The Flow: A Nineteenth Century Watermill In Central Florida, Elizabeth Chance Campbell
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Small community watermills in Central Florida have gone virtually undocumented archaeologically and little is known about them except for written historical accounts. In an effort to determine how a settler in 1866 Florida would have used prior technological knowledge to design, build, and use a watermill I used a GIS predictive model to locate a previously undocumented watermill built in what is now Seminole County Florida. After the mill was located, excavations were conducted to determine the size of the mill structures, the industrial capacity of the mill, and determine the construction methods employed to build the mill.
An Anthropological Study Of Eating Perspectives, Meal Composition, And Food Choices Among Diverse Student Populations,
2017
University of Central Florida
An Anthropological Study Of Eating Perspectives, Meal Composition, And Food Choices Among Diverse Student Populations, Chelsea Daws
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
My thesis explores the factors that shape or reinforce international college students' perceptions of food. This research not only examines how cultural values affect individual nutrition and maintenance of eating behaviors, it also addresses the extent to which accessibility impacts eating behaviors. Notably, the research endeavor uses the concept of dietary habitus as an underlying directive mechanism for study. This study finds that most students experience a reduction in their fruit and vegetable intake. Another finding suggests that international students eat healthier and are more structured in comparison to domestic students if they hybridize their dietary habitus. Research findings also …
A Preliminary Assessment Of Steroid Reproductive Hormones In Archaeological Human Hair Utilizing A Modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) Technique,
2017
University of Central Florida
A Preliminary Assessment Of Steroid Reproductive Hormones In Archaeological Human Hair Utilizing A Modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) Technique, Elisha Tisdale
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Hair has become an invaluable resource in forensic, clinical, and bioarchaeological research. The unique interaction between the growing hair fiber, the hair follicle, and the endocrine system inundates the growing hair fiber with an incremental record of many of the discreet physiological processes of the body. Recently, a novel study by Webb et al. (2010) demonstrated that endogenous records of cortisol, the "stress hormone", are capable of being extracted from archaeological human hair through a modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique, thus providing insight into the "invisible" stress experiences of an individual that would otherwise not be detectable through skeletal …
Keithfield Plantation Bluff & Wharf Sites,
2017
University of South Carolina
Keithfield Plantation Bluff & Wharf Sites, Steve Howard, William R. Judd, Drew Ruddy
Faculty & Staff Publications
This 36-page, unpublished document was written by SCIAA Research Associates Steve Howard, William R. (Billy) Judd, and Drew Ruddy for use by SCIAA.
The Dorchester Waterfront: An Avocational Underwater Archaeological Report,
2017
University of South Carolina
The Dorchester Waterfront: An Avocational Underwater Archaeological Report, Drew Ruddy, Steve Howard
Publications
No abstract provided.
When He Is “Tied”: Power, Vulnerability, And Embodied Masculinity In Egypt,
2017
Swarthmore College
When He Is “Tied”: Power, Vulnerability, And Embodied Masculinity In Egypt, Farha Ghannam
Sociology & Anthropology Faculty Works
This paper looks at the notion of rabt [tying], the inability of the groom to engage in penetrative intercourse on the wedding night, to explore the relationship between masculinity, embodiment, and sexual performance. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in Egypt between 1993 and 2015, this paper explores the notion of groom rabt, how it is socially defined and managed. After presenting my conceptual framework for the study of sexuality and embodiment, the paper moves to discuss the meaning of the wedding night; the social clues people draw on when they identify rabt; how these clues relate different events to the (in)abilities …
Do Step- And Biological Grandparents Show Differences In Investment And Emotional Closeness With Their Grandchildren?,
2017
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Do Step- And Biological Grandparents Show Differences In Investment And Emotional Closeness With Their Grandchildren?, Peter B. Gray, Elizabeth Brogdon
Anthropology Faculty Research
Human children are raised by a variety of caregivers including grandparents. A few studies have assessed potential differences in direct caregiving, financial expenditures, and emotional closeness between biological and step-grandparents. Drawing upon kin selection theory, we hypothesized that step-grandparents would provide less care and be less emotionally close to grandchildren than would biological grandparents. A sample of 341 heterosexual U.S. adults 25-35 years of age in a long-term partnership and with a biological child 5 years of age or younger were recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk. Subjects provided sociodemographic information and answered questions about the dynamics between their own parent/stepparent …
Shapeshifting And Sexuality: A Critical Autoethnography Of A Selkie,
2017
University of Denver
Shapeshifting And Sexuality: A Critical Autoethnography Of A Selkie, Sophie Jones
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Shapeshifting lore has provided a rich and evocative way to explore human experiences across many different cultures. This author utilizes the mythology of selkies to unpack the perspective of a white queer woman who is dealing with issues of racial privilege, heteronormativity, and patriarchal oppression. Utilizing performative writing and autoethnographic method, the author creates an argument for the integration of intersectional practices within the work of queer theorists, as well as for resistance against assimilation.
On Making A Difference: How Photography And Narrative Produce The Short-Term Missions Experience,
2017
University of Kentucky
On Making A Difference: How Photography And Narrative Produce The Short-Term Missions Experience, Joshua Kerby Jennings
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
Short-term missions participants encounter difference in purportedly captivating ways. Current research, however, indicates the practice does not lead to long-lasting, positive change. Brian M. Howell (2012) argues the short-term missions experience is confined to the limitations of the short-term missions narrative. People who engage in short-term missions build assumptions, seek experiences, understand difference, and convey meaning, as a result of this narrative. The process of telling and retelling travel stories is integral to the short-term missions experience. Drawing upon literature on tourism, narrative, development, and photography, this study intends to evaluate the inefficacy of short-term missions through the stories which …
Body Image And Sex: How Women's Body Image Influences And Impacts Sexual Experiences,
2017
University of Kentucky
Body Image And Sex: How Women's Body Image Influences And Impacts Sexual Experiences, Sarah E. Christian
Theses and Dissertations--Family Sciences
Body image, the subjective view about one’s own body and how others perceive it, has been shown to have numerous impacts on women in multiple facets of their lives, including sexual experiences. This study seeks to examine the specific impact that body image has on women using sexual relationships for self-validation. Findings suggest that the more likely a woman is to perceive herself as overweight, the higher the chance that she seeks out sex in order to validate her feelings with regards to her body. Parental involvement and comments about the participant’s body were also shown with the woman seeking …
Guidelines On How To Analyze A Social Science Article (Or Social Science Documentary Film),
2017
CUNY John Jay College
Guidelines On How To Analyze A Social Science Article (Or Social Science Documentary Film), Johanna Lessinger Dr.
Open Educational Resources
A guide on how to read an article, for undergraduate students. It’s designed for anthropology classes but might work for other social sciences as well.
