In cultural anthropology and sociology‚ reciprocity refers to non-market exchange of goods and labour; that is‚ "gift economic systems". It is the basis of most non-market economies. The concept was key to the debate between early anthropologists Bronislaw Malinowski and Marcel Mauss on the meaning of "Kula exchange" in the Trobriand Islands off Papua New Guinea during the First World War.[1] Malinowski used Kula exchange to demonstrate the apparently random gift-giving was in fact a key political
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SPACES AND EXCHANGES. America has always been « the land of opportunities » for many immigrants. In one century‚ 30 million europeans immigrated to the USA for many reasons and lawas in 1965 have opened the floogates to a multitude of immigrants of different nationalities « a melting polt ». So‚ what part immigrants play in the exchanges between countries and what do the new americans aspire to ? The reasons why America is still a destination for immigrants. We studied a cover of the
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Between 100 CE and 600 CE‚ the Roman empire underwent a change in government as the empire collapsed due to corruption within. Also‚ the influence of Christianity increased greatly. However‚ the “Eastern Roman Empire”‚ the Byzantines‚ kept the culture going. Clearly‚ the most important change that the Roman Empire experienced in the late classical era was its collapse. But‚ this phenomenon was one that the other great powers of the age‚ Han China and Gupta India‚ also grappled with as each
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Sam Grossman Period 8 From 18011941 great and drastic changes came to the Soviet Union. Although the Soviet Union was put on a new path of history during this time‚ they were still connects to their roots as aspects of their society prior to 1801 continued. The Russians were technologically inferior to the rest of Europe and seemed to be living in the past. After losing two wars they expected to win‚ they finally realized just how far behind they were
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Changes and Continuities in the Roman Empire Between 100 CE and 600 CE Between the years 100 CE and 600 CE the Romans were experiencing plenty of changes within the empire. They experienced the overall collapse of their empire‚ and Christianity gained a foothold in their culture. In addition to these changes however‚ the empire experienced many continuities of Roman traditions thanks to the Byzantine Empire that came after its decline. The most substantial change that the empire underwent in the
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Throughout history there has been an ongoing argument of what really happened during the Christopher Columbus time period and the years leading up to this voyage to "the New World". People argue if the land was untouched and if it was not‚ were the people who were already occupying it uncivilized or was that just the thoughts and interpretations of the new settlers‚ and most importantly‚ who really deserved the credit of the New World’s success. Two sources that argue the traditional thoughts portrayed
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The Impact of Industrialization on Russia (1750-1914) In the late 19th century‚ Russia began its process of industrialization following its defeat at the hands of Western nations in the Crimean War. Russia’s Industrial Revolution was further helped along by its growing population and an increasing labor force. As the industrial process continued‚ it sprang forth new jobs in mining‚ factory work‚ and railroad construction. This influx of jobs was taken by an influx of people‚ come from the country
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The earliest Mesoamerican state was formed by the Olmec‚ which created the foundation for the basic cosmology of the next Mesoamerican civilizations. Other than that they were also the first to organize elaborate public religious ceremonies or to create a solar calendar and even a network of trade routes. The Mayans had come up with many new advances to what the previous cultures did‚ bringing innovations in math and astronomy‚ such as the concept of zero and developing a calendar. Because
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UPDATE - ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION As part of my English class I had to invest USD 100‚000 in the stock market and manage my portfolio throughout the semester. MY INVESTMENT STRATEGY My strategy was to invest in large companies with a reputation for quality‚ reliability and profitability (blue chips). Furthermore‚ I decided to invest a large amount of my capital in Swiss companies in order to support Swiss economy. I chose Kuoni because the company has leading positions in its area of activity (travel)
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August 25‚ 2011 Protection Officer United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) New Cottages‚ Motel Road 4700‚ Cox`s Bazaar‚ Bangladesh Subject: Application for the position of Protection Associate Dear Sir/Madam‚ I am writing to express my interest to be recruited in the position of Protection Associate in response to your recent advertisement in www.bdjobs.com. You will see from my profile that I have acquired considerable knowledge and experience to work in the position
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