Dancing Skeletons Summary

The world of Anthropology expands to many branches from Archaeology, Ethnology, and Linguistics to Physical Anthropology. Each discipline has its own unique branch of study. On the other hand, if I could have any job in Anthropology I would choose to work as a Sociocultural Anthropologist.
Ever since I have been little I remembered my Mom calling my family in Germany once a month. And on those days I remember always being curious about how our lives in the United Sates, differed from Germany. My Mom tried to explain how over in Germany they valued education and recycling. How in Germany they thought it was a natural instinct to want to escape from prison and do not punish people who tried. How my great grandma lived in a small village known as Boppard, which is so small you could walk around the village in a couple hours and where everyone knew each other. Talking about Germany made my mind wander about how one day I would be able to see Germany and experience everything my mom always marveled about.
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The author was able to go to Africa and research and live with the people of Mali. Yet, besides research, Mrs. Dettwyler was able to make memorable memories and relationships with people never thought possible. “Her exuberant charm was an affirmation that the human spirit can survive and triumph even in the most difficult of circumstances. My last image of Ami, the one I will always carry in my heart, is of a small child, all smiling face and waving arms, bursting with affection and goodwill, undaunted.” (Dancing Skeletons p. 1409) This example influenced me to consider Cultural Anthropology as an option of work. I would want to create friendships like how Kathy was able to with Ami, the little girl she