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Discussion Questions
Reading 22
Anthropology Explored: The Best of Smithsonian AnthroNotes, 2ndedition
SOCI1250 – Introduction to Anthropology
Gary Toth - Instructor
East Meets West: New View of Arctic Peoples (Reading 22)
William W. Fitzhugh
1) Discuss how views of the Arctic and the origins of Arctic cultures changed over
time.
2) Discuss how the author uses geography and environmental studies to analyze
the diversity within Arctic cultures. Why is there more diversity longitudinally, for
example, in subsistence strategies?
3) In the conclusion and update the author discusses new problems for the Arctic
cultures. What are they? Why have they arisen, and do you think they can be
prevented?
4) What are some examples of culture contact and exchange among Arctic
cultures?