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Postmodernist Approach to Burial practice Anthropology Research Paper
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The study of cultural anthropology has affected different ancient burial practices in number of ways. The ancient Greeks had different burial practices, similarly Romans used to bury people in totally different styles and according to different creeds. Explanation The Greeks used to bury the dead in three phases.
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Answer questions of the book Devil's highway Anthropology Book Report/Review
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The media has also focused a lot on issues of insecurity, which are associated with illegal immigration and other general issues. Luis Urrea's investigative novel, "The Devil's Highway" presents a unique opportunity for members of the public to understand the factors relating to immigration and how they can be addressed to help the people involved.
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Personal Wealth in Socialist and Post-Socialist Countries Anthropology Essay
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Lewis Morgan and Sir Henry Maine traced the evolution of human society on what would be later referred to as ethnocentric, speculative, and racist approaches as indicated in African Political Systems. It was about primitive versus advanced societies. During those times, every writer had his/her own understanding of political institutions.
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Bushmeat Crisis in a Particular Country: Uganda, Africa Anthropology Admission/Application Essay
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As the paper discusses the Bushmeat crisis is the continuous, habitual hunting, slaughtering, and killing of native species to eat and to sell within an illegal market. This problem exists throughout Africa and involves the hunting of species that would not normally hunt for food. Primates are being massacred for food.
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The Issue of Genetic Inheritance Anthropology Essay
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I have two brothers in my family, one who is older than me, and one who is younger than me, and yet I can already see that we each have inherited very different characters from the same two parents. This paper will examine the question of our inheritance in looking at each of us in turn, my younger brother, my older brother, and finally myself.
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The Basseri Is a Native Pastoralist Tribe Located in Iran Anthropology Research Paper
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The chief had a lot of autocratic authority. Because of the mode of production of the Basseri, the chief does not have a monopoly of leadership over his tribesmen (Lindolm, 1986). The chiefdom was kin-based hence he did not have coercive power. He derived power from the kinsmen through consensus; power is derived from agnatic kinship.
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Examples of Racial Groups Anthropology Term Paper
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The catalyst for the emergence of the movement was the refusal by Rosa Parks to give her seat to a white man, in a bus. Following this action, Martin Luther King led a boycott on the Montgomery bus station. In 1964, the United States legislature allowed the introduction of the 1964 Civil rights act and the 1965 voting rights act.
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Is Race Real Anthropology Essay
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Race and racism have been central to the organization of Australian society since European colonization began in 1788. As the First Peoples of Australia, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander peoples have borne the brunt of European colonization and have a unique experience of racism. The process of colonization, and the beliefs that underpin it, continue to shape Australian society today.
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Assignment on Anthropology Anthropology Assignment
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In real life circumstance anthropologists may use ethnocentrism to establish causes of conflicts among ethnic groups. 2. What is cultural relativism Cultural relativism is the difference in cultural beliefs, values and customs from different group of communities.
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Exploring Another Ethnicity Anthropology Essay
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The ethnic grouping in America include the majority whites and the minority groups that entail the American Indians, the Asian Americans, the Arabs, the Hispanic, the Black or African American among others. Specifically, the American society defines ethnic groups between Hispanic and non-Hispanic.
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The Emergence of Islamic Culture Anthropology Research Paper
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All prophets delivered the message that the only God has exclusive rights to be worshipped and we are all obligated to worship Him physically and from the core of our hearts. It is only the divine privilege and right of God to be worshiped in all aspects and comprehensively without any partners or associates attached to Him.
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Assignment based on a book Anthropology Essay
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In the Post-Contact days, there have been many conflicts between the Europeans and the Native Indians in different parts of North America. Wars, new diseases, and conversion led to systematic destruction of the native dwellers in this land. Of late, several scholars like Kirmayer and Valaskakis (see Healing Traditions: The Mental Health of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada 2009) have attempted to find some way to assess this cultural damage.
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Much ado about nothing Anthropology Essay
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The same kind of incidents happens in today’s life, where love conquers the hearts of many people and they live together a happy married life. Women have been made victims of social injustice, right from the past civilisations to this age. This theme has also been very strongly dealt with in the play, which reflects upon the beliefs of society.
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Current USA Market and How it May Affect Students and Other Cultures Around the World Anthropology Term Paper
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Steve Jobs's death has been described as one of the greatest losses in the current modern history of the world as he was considered a visionary business leader.  (KANE and FOWLER). His company Apple Inc successfully rolled out products like iPod, iPhone as well as Ipad to radically alter the way the computer industry historically performed.
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The influence of user generated content on the hotels image by using travel search engines Anthropology Dissertation
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If you post ideas, comments, questions, data, graphs, opinions, creations, customizations, ID or other information (such as information on bulletin boards, discussion forums) (hereinafter referred to as "User Generated Content"), on the site, or if you send to any company this user-generated content via the site, it will become the property of that organization.
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The Concept of Race and Gender Anthropology Essay
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The same is with race. Race is unnatural because it can be transformed through recreation by the latest scientific practices. The theme behind the paper is that race and gender are society-driven traits of an individual and are not natural. Let’s first talk about gender. Gender is something that is defined by society and not by Nature.
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Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism and the Global Bazaar Anthropology Essay
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“Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism and the Global Bazaar” Introduction Tourists, anthropologists, and miners have something in common. They are all in search of something valueable from the exotic and remote locations where the native do not value the something in the same way (Walsh 37).
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Report on Greater Galago Anthropology Essay
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Greater Galagos have shape eyesight because they have elongated funtus, rod retina and brilliant tape turn that are essential for night vision (Randolph 118). In addition, this species of Galagos has extended apocrine glands that are found in the muzzles, labial skin (circular), lips and scrotal (Clark 582).
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The Sustainability of Seafood Farms Anthropology Essay
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Modern environmental movement reprimanded the formerly inexcusable character of existing societies in which resource outlines such as growth, use, and consumption intimidate the consistency of biological units and the welfare of prospect generation. Sustainability is, arguably, an alternative to short-lived, wasteful, and myopic behavior.
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Impacts of Globalization on Indigenous Cultures Anthropology Essay
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The contacts brought about by globalization have not just been for the benefit of the indigenous people around the world. Instead, indigenous cultures often have been replaced by superior western views of what the world is all about through increasing access to various modes of communication with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Subsistence Modes and Their Impact on the Amish Culture Anthropology Research Paper
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Focusing on the marriage itself enables one to see how a horticultural subsistence lifestyle would also dictate some level of traditional gender roles, as greater strength is needed in the outdoors to manhandle livestock and basic farming equipment, while the biological functions of women are needed within the home with the infants.
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Ethnographic Film History and Relationship Between Filmmakers and Anthropologists Anthropology Essay
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These are the film that relates to ethnology methods. Initially, ethnographers documented their professional work in films during their field studies. Technology has changed, and filmmakers make them in digital and video media. Their main aim involves the study of a people’s culture and non-anthropologists also produce them. 
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A Critique of the Western Notions of Progress from an Anthropological Perspective Anthropology Essay
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The Western idea of “progress” stems from the period known as “The Enlightenment” which was an age of exploration and discovery. We like to think of it as the time in which modern scientific principles were developed. The industrial revolution had seen a huge rise in the population of the world, with an increasing concentration in cities.
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African Ethnic Groups: Do They Need Recognition Anthropology Essay
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The term Indigenous Peoples has been a subject of much debate but mainstream understanding indicates that people who lived in an area before the conquerors arrive are indigenous. Indians, for example, were in Louisiana before the arrival of white Americans but ask any American and they would claim original ownership of the land.  
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Popular Culture As A Functional Industry Anthropology Essay
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Popular culture refers to a compilation of diverse views people have on issues that affect them. Many individuals who lack essentially close relations agree upon these views. These beliefs, which the people hold, draw great inspiration from various facets linked to the mass media. Moreover, the beliefs affect all these people every day of their living on earth. 
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Early Medical Practices in the Neolithic Period Anthropology Research Proposal
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In this study the researcher uses a combination of visual anthropological assessment of Neolithic skeletal remains for signs of intervention via medical setting of broken bone and direct GS-MC testing of the bone material for chemical elements that could have been ingested before or at the time of death.
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An Analysis of Christianity Through the Lens of Toulmins Method of Argumentation Anthropology Essay
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Toulmin’s method of argument forces to the practitioner to engage with the final qualifier. In this respect, it is the strong belief and conviction of this author that the evidence points to the fact that a reverent respect for the environment, inclusive of plants, animals, and natural resources, that God has entrusted to his creation is a fundamental precept of theology that the Christian must integrate within his/her daily life as well as to understand and appreciate.
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Story about the Author Anthropology Essay
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Now, because of technology that can unite them and through having common ideals of freedom and development, they can join their efforts and break free from the claws of repressive regimes. The author feels more empowered now than the generations before me because the author can also partake in these social revolutions.
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Family Ethnography and Kinship Chart Anthropology Essay
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Ethnography refers to a scientific research methodology often applied in the field of social sciences, mostly in anthropology and in a few branches of sociology, also recognized as part of chronological science that analyzes people, ethnic groups and other cultural formations, their ethno genesis, resettlement, composition, social welfare features, as well as their spiritual and material.
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Slavery Anthropology Anthropology Essay
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In many bygone civilizations, slavery was the mainstay that enabled them to achieve the glory and reputation that they still enjoy to this day. Ancient civilizations were all built on the backs of thousands of slaves. The modern world’s superpower would also base its economy, during the early years of its existence, on the institution of slavery.
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Language is the Most Important Component of Communication Anthropology Essay
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The ability of human beings to use complex modes of communication is what differentiates them from other animals. The ability to combine sounds to make up significant meaning by human beings is one of the major developments in spoken language made by man.
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Monique and the Mango Rains Anthropology Essay
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Part 1; Introduction Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway is a story about the friendship amid a midwife and a young Peace Corps volunteer, Monique and Kris respectively. The friendship was unique since it was a rare case during the time, and saw the midwife becoming a legend in the area.
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The Human Tree Anthropology Essay
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The main indication of divergence from apes is the size and location of the hole called the Foramen Magnum, the place where the spinal column enters the brain. This space was small and at the rear of the skull in quadrupedal animals. It moved a little forward and grew to about 6 times the earlier one for knucklewalkers, like gorillas.
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Fight against Trafficking Anthropology Essay
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Trafficking of human beings has been on the rise and especially with less border patrol and policies about the issue of human trafficking from one country or state to the other.Human trafficking is majorly carried out by agents who may be governmental, religious, non-governmental, academic, or even medical groups and organizations.
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fate of Human Societies Anthropology Book Report/Review
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Introduction 3 Thesis Statement 4 Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies: A Review 4 Conclusion 8 Work Cited 9 Introduction Introduction Tracing the developmental history of human civilization and its battle for sustenance through myriad twists and turns of external factors was not so easy.
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An Evolutionary Perspective of Euthanasia Anthropology Term Paper
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First draft writing, analysis of sources, and finding connections between them, as well determining gaps and direction for future research; Time: Second week of November; Output: First draft 5 pages Activity: Second draft writing, analysis, synthesis of sources, and finding other sources if needed and including them into the writing
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Different forms of healing Anthropology Essay
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According to the research findings, it can, therefore, be said that different forms of healing have been devised and exercised throughout history. Their acceptance of different cultures has been subject to how fulfilling each method is and to the satisfaction of the clients. Most forms of healing are extremely broad and encompass a lot.
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Recommendation to an ivoirian scholar Anthropology Essay
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For one, it is important to realize that most Americans are very punctual when it comes to keeping appointments and this is because of the busy nature of most of its people. It is normal for individuals to have many appointments during the day and because of this, one cannot afford to lose any time.1 As a result, it sometimes becomes necessary for an individual to make sure that they arrive at the appointment destination either exactly on time or before time.
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Teenage Pregnancy Anthropology Annotated Bibliography
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It is my belief that there is a significant economic burden placed onto the shoulders of teenagers who give birth that do not have a solid familial economic support system.
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The Cherokee Tribe in the United States Anthropology Research Paper
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The remaining members of the Cherokee tribe, those that had not yet become fully acculturated into the society and maintained a distinct and individualized Cherokee representation of identity, were eventually removed from their southeastern lands and forced out West onto what has now become known as “the Trail of tears”.
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The Effects of Globalization Anthropology Essay
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Globalization has exerted multiple effects on society since the period after 1951. a higher level of connectivity brought about by the advancing organisation exists, with different communities perceiving modernity differently. As described above, the youth have been affected by modernity, altering their perception of identity.
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Understanding Subsistence and Culture: The Batek of Malaysia Anthropology Essay
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Subsistence allowed societies to survive in terms of food and necessities and was able to expand cultures among different societies. Subsistence palsy an important role in the formulation of culture such an example is the aboriginal society of the Batek of Malaysia that will be discussed among the context of this paper.
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Body Modifications in the Modern Western Society Anthropology Essay
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Among these are from relatively isolated areas such as the rainforests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the deserts in Africa, and in some mountain villages in Nepal (“Cultural Customs”). While seeing their customs that involve piercings, blood-letting and other unbelievably horrendous acts, it cannot be denied that in western societies some activities may also seem shocking from an outsider’s perspective.
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Globalization and Neoliberalism Anthropology Essay
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Two subjects that have risen as a result of this transformation have been globalization and neoliberalism. It is safe to say that globalization and neoliberalism are codependent and one would not exist without the other.1 Both have led to an increased involvement of the societies in the world with one another and as a result led to a number of changes that can be said to have brought the world together.
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Rites of Passage of the Maasai Community of Kenya Anthropology Research Paper
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Anthropology has grown enormously and its concerns are far wider than pre-conceptions about the study of primitive people. Anthropology involves ethnography, as well as studying the lives of different people in different cultural and social settings. This research will undertake a detailed study of the lives of the Maasai community.
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Primate Observations Anthropology Research Paper
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Zoo Assignment- Primate Observations. Primates are mammals such as humans, apes, and monkeys among many others. They are of the order primates believed to have arisen from common ancestors who lived on trees in the tropical regions of Africa and East Asia.
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: An Anthropological Interpretation Anthropology Essay
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: An Anthropological Interpretation [ your name ] [ course name / number ] [Publish Date] Dear Fellow Student, I went through Anne Fadiman’s The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and found it to be far removed from conventional anthropological texts.
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Cultural Practices in Yanomamo Culture Anthropology Research Paper
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The Yanomamo tribe, also known as Yanomami, is one of the largest and local tribe which lives in near the tropical rain forest of Northern Brazil and Southern Venezuela. Their population is about 20,000 people and they are separated into different villages.
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Theory of Anthropology Anthropology Essay
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According to the Savanna-based theory, the adoption of the upright posture and the subsequent walking or standing on the two hind appendages was caused by the transition from the lifestyle on trees to erect walking on the savannah (Strickberger 474). Among other scholars, Elizabeth Vrba supports this theory.
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The Souls of Black Folk Anthropology Essay
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The Souls of Black Folk is a classic piece of American literature that was penned by W. E. B. Du Bois in the early twentieth century. The book is a seminal piece in the development of sociology as we know it. Moreover the book is also considered as a cornerstone of African American history and reflects on the state of slavery and its causes in the aftermath of the Civil War.
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