Documentary Series
Some of you may be interested in knowing that Perspectives in Anthropology will be featuring a series of online anthropology … Continue reading Documentary Series
Tag: Anthropology
Revolta dos Búzios – 1798
This review is organized as a history of the diverse elements of scholarship by which the field of African Diaspora … Continue reading Revolta dos Búzios – 1798
The Great Revival: CIAD II
It is the intention of the editor to present a series of texts written by some of the most … Continue reading The Great Revival: CIAD II
Masked Discontent: Corruption in Brazil and Latin America
Anyone that has traveled to Brazil can not help but be impressed with the warm, light- hearted, friendly spirit … Continue reading Masked Discontent: Corruption in Brazil and Latin America
Ethnography: The Stranger Effect and Gift Giving
Anyone who has conducted ethnographic research understands the importance of the participant-observer methodology.
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Candomblé, Macumba Ritual and Jaré in Brazil
One Sunday in February, 2008 when my wife and I were living in the bairro of Itapúa which is situated … Continue reading Candomblé, Macumba Ritual and Jaré in Brazil
The Right to Vote: Should it be a freedom or an obligation?
This year heralds two important political elections in both the United States and Brazil. Both countries pride themselves on conducting elections according to the democratic political process. But in hindsight, just what is the significance of the right to vote in a political election? Continue reading “The Right to Vote: Should it be a freedom or an obligation?”
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