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Main Assignment

The purpose of the Forum is two-fold: To gain familiarity with reading real-world anthropological literature done by anthropologists in the field, and to gain practice in applying theories in anthropology to explain anthropological phenomena. 1) Go to the reading link posted for this forum and read Richard Scaglion, “Abelam: Giant Yams and Cycles of Sex, Warfare and Ritual.”  * Once you have read the article review the theoretical orientations that are in your Ember and Ember textbook on pages 46-57.   *Decide which theoretical orientation in Ember and Ember best accounts for the cycle of warfare, ritual, and yam growing among the Abelam.  * Explain why you chose the orientation that you did and why it is a good explanatory fit.  You only need to write a paragraph or two explaining your position. This is not an extensive assignment. Please email me with any questions.