Repatriation of the Native American Sacred Pipe
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A 10 page overview of the Sacred Pipe, how it came to be, how in many cases it has been taken from the people. Gives an example of a recent repatriation of the Sacred Pipe to the Northern Cheyenne. Includes details regarding the ritualistic use of the pipe and of the care that goes into making it as well as the logistics of the repatriation movement and the obstacles Native Americans typically face in regaining one of their most cherished possessions. Includes an overview of the importance of the Sacred Pipe to other Native American cultures as well, especially the Lakota Sioux. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Piperep.wps

The Kibbutz: An Analysis of Two Studies
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A 9 page research paper on the Blasi and Rayman studies of the Israeli kibbutz. The writer details the theories, styles, and contents of the two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Kibbutz.wps

Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt: Differing Interpretations
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An 8 page comparison of the archaeological record from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Includes the methodology for the research which was conducted as well as an outline of the findings and a discussion as to how the beliefs regarding the areas' culture's have become more detailed and more and more archaeological evidence unfolds. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPegyMes.wps