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Article Abstract:
The part played by food in African American identity is discussed. The symbolism of food and racism toward blacks may have been the reason for African Americans preferred pork and limited themselves to fish which they could catch.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2001
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Habitus, ethnomimesis: a note on the logic of practice
Article Abstract:
The author discusses the origins of habitus and ethnomimesis, focusing on their societal impact. An analysis of how ethnomimesis incorporates habits within social systems is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Folklore Research
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0737-7037
Year: 1999
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Written in bone
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The use of radioactive isotopes to learn about the migration of ancient people is discussed.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2007
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