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Is there a natural, unique, impulsive and expressive "self" that lies underneath all our social conditioning?
Q. Take away television, internet, religion, science, government, culture, tradition, (put us all back in the rainforest and erase our minds from all these influences) and then how will we behave? We will return to innocence, be cooperative, loving and free of mental issues and live up to the title of the "most advanced" animal species that we are supposed to be? If so, will we still each have our unique behaviours and "personalities" and expressions? Certainly even small animals exhibit their own unique ways of behaving, even very shortly after being born. Could there be a natural "me" lying underneath all of the social "conditioning"?
Asked by driving_blindly - Mon Oct 1 08:41:58 2007 - Philosophy - 10 Answers - Comments
A. Social conditioning by itself came about because of the uniqueness of each and every individual who expressed themselves in a lot of ways that created all the "common inventions" that we now accept as beneficial. If we were to live back in the prehistoric times without all the conveniences that we grew up with, our behavioural patterns would still be a lot different owing to factors like: a) environment b)unique experiences of our parents c) genes. The environment is essentially the same since it's all trees and mountains and lakes, but different individuals "react" differently to the same stimuli, that in a sense creates a unique experience and is passed on to our offspring normally via our genes. Also, the parents… [cont.]
Answered by archangel - Mon Oct 1 11:00:35 2007
Q. Take away television, internet, religion, science, government, culture, tradition, (put us all back in the rainforest and erase our minds from all these influences) and then how will we behave? We will return to innocence, be cooperative, loving and free of mental issues and live up to the title of the "most advanced" animal species that we are supposed to be? If so, will we still each have our unique behaviours and "personalities" and expressions? Certainly even small animals exhibit their own unique ways of behaving, even very shortly after being born. Could there be a natural "me" lying underneath all of the social "conditioning"?
Asked by driving_blindly - Mon Oct 1 08:41:58 2007 - Philosophy - 10 Answers - Comments
A. Social conditioning by itself came about because of the uniqueness of each and every individual who expressed themselves in a lot of ways that created all the "common inventions" that we now accept as beneficial. If we were to live back in the prehistoric times without all the conveniences that we grew up with, our behavioural patterns would still be a lot different owing to factors like: a) environment b)unique experiences of our parents c) genes. The environment is essentially the same since it's all trees and mountains and lakes, but different individuals "react" differently to the same stimuli, that in a sense creates a unique experience and is passed on to our offspring normally via our genes. Also, the parents… [cont.]
Answered by archangel - Mon Oct 1 11:00:35 2007
Are medical and social sciences "real science"?
Q. I know this has probably been talked about before but I'm wondering if some of you think that certain supposedly scientific fields don't really deserve the title of a science. I'm specifically wondering about social and medical sciences (neuroscience, psychology, medicine, economics, etc..). Unlike chemistry or astronomy, these sciences don't really have the same prediction power or amount of certainty. In physics for example I have tons and tons of research data that allows someone to predict the motion of almost anything to near certainty (as long as they have the necessary numbers). That isn't true for medicine, there are countless possible side effects and uncertainty that it will help cure whatever illness you need. Or psychologists… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Feb 18 19:03:32 2012 - Other - Social Science - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Any field that has an -ology at the end of it, is a real science. "The study of..." Neurology, oncology, physiology, psychology... I know that that's not the only criteria to determine a science, but, science is the field for finding facts. So, in that sense, any study or poll can be considered a science or science tool.
Answered by imrt70 - Sat Feb 18 19:12:52 2012
Q. I know this has probably been talked about before but I'm wondering if some of you think that certain supposedly scientific fields don't really deserve the title of a science. I'm specifically wondering about social and medical sciences (neuroscience, psychology, medicine, economics, etc..). Unlike chemistry or astronomy, these sciences don't really have the same prediction power or amount of certainty. In physics for example I have tons and tons of research data that allows someone to predict the motion of almost anything to near certainty (as long as they have the necessary numbers). That isn't true for medicine, there are countless possible side effects and uncertainty that it will help cure whatever illness you need. Or psychologists… [cont.]
Asked by - Sat Feb 18 19:03:32 2012 - Other - Social Science - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Any field that has an -ology at the end of it, is a real science. "The study of..." Neurology, oncology, physiology, psychology... I know that that's not the only criteria to determine a science, but, science is the field for finding facts. So, in that sense, any study or poll can be considered a science or science tool.
Answered by imrt70 - Sat Feb 18 19:12:52 2012
What is a good "hard science" to study for people who are also very interested in social sciences?
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Asked by Shawn - Thu Mar 17 20:53:01 2011 - Other - Science - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Biology and psychology are a good combination. For myself, I took eight hours of human anatomy and physiology to support my studies in psychology.
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Asked by Shawn - Thu Mar 17 20:53:01 2011 - Other - Science - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Biology and psychology are a good combination. For myself, I took eight hours of human anatomy and physiology to support my studies in psychology.
Answered by - Thu Mar 17 22:05:31 2011
What's the difference between "Arts & Humanities" & "Social Sciences"?
Q. Different fields of study in universities include engineering, arts&humanities, social sciences, natural sciences etc. What are the subjects offered in arts&humanities as compared to the social sciences?
Asked by urbanjumbled - Fri Jan 2 05:21:09 2009 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Arts and Humanities are subjects such as: Literature, languages, art history, music, theater, law, history (also a social science), philosophy, religion (also a social science), visual arts (painting, sculpture, etc...) which deal with our need to have order and beauty in our world and to understand (or at least seek) our purpose here. Humanities includes the fields of Fine Arts and Performing Arts. Social Sciences are subjects such as: Anthropology, Communication (also professional), Economics, Education (also professional), Geography, History (also a humanity), Law (also a humanity), Political Science, Psychology, Religion (also a humanity), Social Work (also professional), Sociology, and the like which deal with the human condition and… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Fri Jan 2 06:36:08 2009
Q. Different fields of study in universities include engineering, arts&humanities, social sciences, natural sciences etc. What are the subjects offered in arts&humanities as compared to the social sciences?
Asked by urbanjumbled - Fri Jan 2 05:21:09 2009 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Arts and Humanities are subjects such as: Literature, languages, art history, music, theater, law, history (also a social science), philosophy, religion (also a social science), visual arts (painting, sculpture, etc...) which deal with our need to have order and beauty in our world and to understand (or at least seek) our purpose here. Humanities includes the fields of Fine Arts and Performing Arts. Social Sciences are subjects such as: Anthropology, Communication (also professional), Economics, Education (also professional), Geography, History (also a humanity), Law (also a humanity), Political Science, Psychology, Religion (also a humanity), Social Work (also professional), Sociology, and the like which deal with the human condition and… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Fri Jan 2 06:36:08 2009
How can one be good at math and social science but terrible at natural sciences?
Q. How can one be good at math but terrible at natural sciences like physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering?
Asked by - Mon Jan 9 16:22:34 2012 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Math can be experimented with in your mind while Physical Science and so forth requires physical experimentation as in physically moving objects and lazy people don't like to do physical work, so there's what I believe the answer to your question is.
Answered by - Mon Jan 9 16:33:38 2012
Q. How can one be good at math but terrible at natural sciences like physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering?
Asked by - Mon Jan 9 16:22:34 2012 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Math can be experimented with in your mind while Physical Science and so forth requires physical experimentation as in physically moving objects and lazy people don't like to do physical work, so there's what I believe the answer to your question is.
Answered by - Mon Jan 9 16:33:38 2012
The social sciences are generally "weaker" than the natural sciences?
Q. comment on the accuracy of this statement
Asked by - Wed Dec 15 01:42:52 2010 - Other - Social Science - 3 Answers - Comments
A. This sentence is not very precise, since there's no definition of what "weaker" means. What is being compared?
Answered by Canuck - Wed Dec 15 01:44:53 2010
Q. comment on the accuracy of this statement
Asked by - Wed Dec 15 01:42:52 2010 - Other - Social Science - 3 Answers - Comments
A. This sentence is not very precise, since there's no definition of what "weaker" means. What is being compared?
Answered by Canuck - Wed Dec 15 01:44:53 2010
Why is the term "natural world" used in science?
Q. The following sentence appears in an Earth Science textbook: "To determine what is occurring in the natural world, scientists collect facts through observation and measurement. " Why not use "world" or "universe" in place of "natural world"? Is there an unnatural world? The answer may be related to the distinction between the natural sciences and other sciences. The natural sciences do not include fields that study anything man-made, like social science, political science, or computer science.
Asked by garrypitt - Sun Aug 22 09:36:39 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 4 Answers - Comments
A. well the natural world is one where humans haven't done something to it, for example a city doesn't exist in the natural world. and because the universe is relative to physics, and therefore is a completely different thing
Answered by - Sun Aug 22 09:39:17 2010
Q. The following sentence appears in an Earth Science textbook: "To determine what is occurring in the natural world, scientists collect facts through observation and measurement. " Why not use "world" or "universe" in place of "natural world"? Is there an unnatural world? The answer may be related to the distinction between the natural sciences and other sciences. The natural sciences do not include fields that study anything man-made, like social science, political science, or computer science.
Asked by garrypitt - Sun Aug 22 09:36:39 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 4 Answers - Comments
A. well the natural world is one where humans haven't done something to it, for example a city doesn't exist in the natural world. and because the universe is relative to physics, and therefore is a completely different thing
Answered by - Sun Aug 22 09:39:17 2010
How do you say "everything" in other languages (particularly Hebrew)?
Q. I'm trying to find the Hebrew word for "Everything/all" Other languages would be good too. For instance, I know in Spanish it'd be "todo"... Thanks! :)
Asked by - Tue Jun 22 18:59:48 2010 - Languages - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The best Hebrew word for "all" would be Kol, pronouced almost like "coal" I believe it is spelled Kaf-Vav-Lamed. Since each Hebrew letter has a meaning, the spelling is very significant. Kaf represents an open palm, vav a hook, nail, or something secured, and Lamed a shepherd's crook, or leadership and guidance. That is the deeper meaning of the word. I can't type or view Hebrew fonts on my blackberry, so that's the best answer I can give.
Answered by - Tue Jun 22 23:23:55 2010
Q. I'm trying to find the Hebrew word for "Everything/all" Other languages would be good too. For instance, I know in Spanish it'd be "todo"... Thanks! :)
Asked by - Tue Jun 22 18:59:48 2010 - Languages - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The best Hebrew word for "all" would be Kol, pronouced almost like "coal" I believe it is spelled Kaf-Vav-Lamed. Since each Hebrew letter has a meaning, the spelling is very significant. Kaf represents an open palm, vav a hook, nail, or something secured, and Lamed a shepherd's crook, or leadership and guidance. That is the deeper meaning of the word. I can't type or view Hebrew fonts on my blackberry, so that's the best answer I can give.
Answered by - Tue Jun 22 23:23:55 2010
What class qualifies as a "Natural Science with Lab Elective"?
Q. On my 1st semester suggested course list it says "Natural Science with Lab Elective" what does that mean and which classes should I think about taking?
Asked by Sweetness Shad... - Mon Sep 5 12:58:35 2011 - Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Any science course that has a lab. It just depends on what is offered by your school and how that fits in with the rest of your schedule. Usually you can depend on the school offering Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science and so forth. Astronomy is a physics course. It will usually qualify as your science elective but many students find it boring,
Answered by Prof. Cochise - Mon Sep 5 13:05:15 2011
Q. On my 1st semester suggested course list it says "Natural Science with Lab Elective" what does that mean and which classes should I think about taking?
Asked by Sweetness Shad... - Mon Sep 5 12:58:35 2011 - Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Any science course that has a lab. It just depends on what is offered by your school and how that fits in with the rest of your schedule. Usually you can depend on the school offering Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science and so forth. Astronomy is a physics course. It will usually qualify as your science elective but many students find it boring,
Answered by Prof. Cochise - Mon Sep 5 13:05:15 2011
What is the proper term for "the science of learning languages?"?
Q. Better yet, is there a term for "the science of learning a foreign language?" The emphasis in my question is on "learning." Thanks!
Asked by Ubiquitous - Wed Feb 18 19:42:34 2009 - Words & Wordplay - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Closest thing that comes to mind is Linguistics
Answered by Luis P - Wed Feb 18 19:47:44 2009
Q. Better yet, is there a term for "the science of learning a foreign language?" The emphasis in my question is on "learning." Thanks!
Asked by Ubiquitous - Wed Feb 18 19:42:34 2009 - Words & Wordplay - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Closest thing that comes to mind is Linguistics
Answered by Luis P - Wed Feb 18 19:47:44 2009
"Song" in Gaelic, Russian, Japanese, Hebrew, and other languages?
Q. How do you say "song" in other languages and what are the pronunciations? I've used Babel Fish and some other translation sites, but I am still unsure of proper pronunciations.
Asked by haston.family - Fri Jan 2 10:38:34 2009 - Languages - 6 Answers - Comments
A. In Russian: Song = Piesnia (piesnya, accent on IE)
Answered by Alfie - Fri Jan 2 13:49:17 2009
Q. How do you say "song" in other languages and what are the pronunciations? I've used Babel Fish and some other translation sites, but I am still unsure of proper pronunciations.
Asked by haston.family - Fri Jan 2 10:38:34 2009 - Languages - 6 Answers - Comments
A. In Russian: Song = Piesnia (piesnya, accent on IE)
Answered by Alfie - Fri Jan 2 13:49:17 2009
can anyone explain interpretative and critical social science and they're relation to the natural sciences?
Q. Its for my sociology class, this is the question, Present a detailed account of the various ways in which the three social research traditions account for the relationship between social and natural science. Please refer to the ideas of the major social theorist associated with each tradition. I got the positivism part but i'm abit lost for the other two! Thanks!!! :)
Asked by danicaliforina - Tue Dec 2 12:39:13 2008 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. well, I think its safe to say that no one can help you with your question
Answered by JanJan - Sat Dec 6 10:51:21 2008
Q. Its for my sociology class, this is the question, Present a detailed account of the various ways in which the three social research traditions account for the relationship between social and natural science. Please refer to the ideas of the major social theorist associated with each tradition. I got the positivism part but i'm abit lost for the other two! Thanks!!! :)
Asked by danicaliforina - Tue Dec 2 12:39:13 2008 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. well, I think its safe to say that no one can help you with your question
Answered by JanJan - Sat Dec 6 10:51:21 2008
How do I link "team teaching" with social science issues?
Q. I am currently writing my thesis. I have a huge problem! The focus of my thesis is on team teaching in a secondary school (subject Social Studies). Unfortunately, it is not Social Science enough but more towards the educational aspects. I was told that I should see how team teaching can create an impact to the society? the school administration and up to the national level? I am still stuck! I cant link to any of these aspects. Anyone can help? How do I link "team teaching" to any social sciences issues. I have a rather superficial focus, that is "team teaching" and its impact only at the school level. The impact "team teaching" has on students, colleagues and constraints. Any advice?
Asked by Mohammad D - Tue Jun 12 22:26:26 2007 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Team Teaching can benefit students by exposing them to different disciplines and teaching strategies. You can bring in math teachers to link Egypt to the real world. Bringing collegues together helps to build a stronger teaching community and share techniques and ideas. It builds the school environment. Bringing social science out of dusty books and making it relevant is a significant benefit. Development of long term projects or field trips could also broaden the learning experience. The only draw back is creativity sometimes is hindered by administrators if they can't see the fiscal benefit. Leaving the school site requires funding, and if its a fine art type of trip than it may be hard to pull off. Money is always a constraint. But… [cont.]
Answered by K C - Wed Jun 13 02:48:02 2007
Q. I am currently writing my thesis. I have a huge problem! The focus of my thesis is on team teaching in a secondary school (subject Social Studies). Unfortunately, it is not Social Science enough but more towards the educational aspects. I was told that I should see how team teaching can create an impact to the society? the school administration and up to the national level? I am still stuck! I cant link to any of these aspects. Anyone can help? How do I link "team teaching" to any social sciences issues. I have a rather superficial focus, that is "team teaching" and its impact only at the school level. The impact "team teaching" has on students, colleagues and constraints. Any advice?
Asked by Mohammad D - Tue Jun 12 22:26:26 2007 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Team Teaching can benefit students by exposing them to different disciplines and teaching strategies. You can bring in math teachers to link Egypt to the real world. Bringing collegues together helps to build a stronger teaching community and share techniques and ideas. It builds the school environment. Bringing social science out of dusty books and making it relevant is a significant benefit. Development of long term projects or field trips could also broaden the learning experience. The only draw back is creativity sometimes is hindered by administrators if they can't see the fiscal benefit. Leaving the school site requires funding, and if its a fine art type of trip than it may be hard to pull off. Money is always a constraint. But… [cont.]
Answered by K C - Wed Jun 13 02:48:02 2007
What's the most "impressive" natural science major?
Q. ...or natural science-related major? I'm planning on going to grad school to get at least a master's in chemistry. a Ph D would be even nicer :) Would it be worth it to major in chem? Or is there another natural-science related major that would be even better (in terms of job opportunities)? I don't really like physics or bio though...
Asked by hipster - Sat Aug 8 09:19:17 2009 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Ecology, the world needs to turn green to keep spinning. Plenty of jobs in green technology will be created in the future.
Answered by mac - Sat Aug 8 09:32:21 2009
Q. ...or natural science-related major? I'm planning on going to grad school to get at least a master's in chemistry. a Ph D would be even nicer :) Would it be worth it to major in chem? Or is there another natural-science related major that would be even better (in terms of job opportunities)? I don't really like physics or bio though...
Asked by hipster - Sat Aug 8 09:19:17 2009 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Ecology, the world needs to turn green to keep spinning. Plenty of jobs in green technology will be created in the future.
Answered by mac - Sat Aug 8 09:32:21 2009
what courses are considered to be "natural science"?
Q. I have to take two natural science courses for my major but I'm not sure what those are. Would that be things like Psychology?
Asked by alyssa_687 - Thu Apr 19 17:42:56 2007 - Other - Education - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Probably not, psychology is usually considered a social science. Natural sciences include astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, botany, geology and usually mathematical sciences.
Answered by CanProf - Thu Apr 19 17:47:40 2007
Q. I have to take two natural science courses for my major but I'm not sure what those are. Would that be things like Psychology?
Asked by alyssa_687 - Thu Apr 19 17:42:56 2007 - Other - Education - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Probably not, psychology is usually considered a social science. Natural sciences include astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, zoology, botany, geology and usually mathematical sciences.
Answered by CanProf - Thu Apr 19 17:47:40 2007
Why can't social sciences be considered "real" science?
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Asked by line - Tue Aug 23 06:59:47 2011 - Other - Science - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The social sciences are "real" science... Science is an activity of man directed at understanding the natural world and the rules that govern its workings... The social sciences try to uncover what makes man - man... Why do societies develop as they do... Initially math was little used in the social sciences but that has changed...
Answered by David D - Tue Aug 23 11:57:48 2011
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Asked by line - Tue Aug 23 06:59:47 2011 - Other - Science - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The social sciences are "real" science... Science is an activity of man directed at understanding the natural world and the rules that govern its workings... The social sciences try to uncover what makes man - man... Why do societies develop as they do... Initially math was little used in the social sciences but that has changed...
Answered by David D - Tue Aug 23 11:57:48 2011
Does anyone know a science expiriment I could do for "Can animals predict natural disasters"?
Q. It can cost as little or as much, just as long as it works. Please, I really need help with this!
Asked by kaelreo - Mon Apr 27 22:01:19 2009 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Statistical analysis to see if animals died at the same frequency as humans during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. You could also select some of the more modern large earthquakes (see ref. below) that have been studied as an example.
Answered by gcnp58 - Tue Apr 28 15:14:33 2009
Q. It can cost as little or as much, just as long as it works. Please, I really need help with this!
Asked by kaelreo - Mon Apr 27 22:01:19 2009 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Statistical analysis to see if animals died at the same frequency as humans during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. You could also select some of the more modern large earthquakes (see ref. below) that have been studied as an example.
Answered by gcnp58 - Tue Apr 28 15:14:33 2009
How similar are Arabic and Hebrew in speech as they are both "Semitic" languages. Any here speak both?
Q. Simon please take your Anti-Semitic (and you need a dictionary to find what "Anti-Semitic" actually means) Bullsh*t somewhere else please. I didn't ask for your opinion on Arabs or Jews here.
Asked by big boy - Wed Jul 22 19:47:57 2009 - Israel - 10 Answers - Comments
A. They are not close enough so that the speaker of one language can understand the other without studying it first. I speak one very well, the other kinda well.
Answered by Shay p - Wed Jul 22 20:31:18 2009
Q. Simon please take your Anti-Semitic (and you need a dictionary to find what "Anti-Semitic" actually means) Bullsh*t somewhere else please. I didn't ask for your opinion on Arabs or Jews here.
Asked by big boy - Wed Jul 22 19:47:57 2009 - Israel - 10 Answers - Comments
A. They are not close enough so that the speaker of one language can understand the other without studying it first. I speak one very well, the other kinda well.
Answered by Shay p - Wed Jul 22 20:31:18 2009
How to protect Science from religious pseudo-"sciences&quo t;?
Q. I don't believe that Science can explain "everything", but personally, I only trust grounded scientists. How to neutralize pseudo-scientists from interfering in Science? Thx Happy-Atheist :-) It seems indeed that Real Science protects itself, whatever it seems :-) Thx everyone for your reassuring replies :-) It appears to me that scientists believe in pragmatic observations, then build up theoretical models based on what they observe. I see 2 kinds of scientists: - those who dare to modify their theoretical models when unexpected observations contradict them; - those who deny unexpected contradicting observations because they are afraid their theoretical models become obsolete.
Asked by Axel - Thu Jul 27 05:05:13 2006 - Other - Science - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Point out why what they are doing isn't science. Science is naturally protected from these people through the scientific method. Protecting our science classrooms is the issue.
Answered by laetusatheos - Thu Jul 27 05:09:35 2006
Q. I don't believe that Science can explain "everything", but personally, I only trust grounded scientists. How to neutralize pseudo-scientists from interfering in Science? Thx Happy-Atheist :-) It seems indeed that Real Science protects itself, whatever it seems :-) Thx everyone for your reassuring replies :-) It appears to me that scientists believe in pragmatic observations, then build up theoretical models based on what they observe. I see 2 kinds of scientists: - those who dare to modify their theoretical models when unexpected observations contradict them; - those who deny unexpected contradicting observations because they are afraid their theoretical models become obsolete.
Asked by Axel - Thu Jul 27 05:05:13 2006 - Other - Science - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Point out why what they are doing isn't science. Science is naturally protected from these people through the scientific method. Protecting our science classrooms is the issue.
Answered by laetusatheos - Thu Jul 27 05:09:35 2006
What social sciences can also be classified as a natural science?
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Asked by Holly J - Wed Mar 10 21:39:04 2010 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Anthropology.
Answered by catharsis - Thu Mar 11 00:42:05 2010
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Asked by Holly J - Wed Mar 10 21:39:04 2010 - Other - Social Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Anthropology.
Answered by catharsis - Thu Mar 11 00:42:05 2010
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