South-American Native Tribes
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A 10 page research paper discussing the history, culture, anthropology, and social evolution of three groups of Native Indians : The Yanomamo (regarded as one of the most violent societies on Earth !), the Zapotecs (known for architecture & urban development), and the Yucatecs (relevant to Mayans) Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Zapotec.rtf

“Eroding Military Influence In Brazil Politicians Against Soldiers”: A Discussion of the Book by Wendy Hunter
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An 8 page overview of the “rational choice theory” proposed by this author in an attempt to explain the effect of Brazil’s democracy on the gradual erosion of military emphasis in favor of programs perceived by the masses to be in their best interests. Suggests that politicians make a rational decision to pursue the votes of the masses over the few which could be gleaned by maintaining a more militarily favorable approach. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPbrzRtn.wps

“Illiberal” Democracy -- Authoritarianism in Disguise
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This 10 page report discusses the idea of “illiberal” democracy and how in nations throughout the world, democratic elections are held and then pointed to as examples of the democratization of the country. Such systems are those which claim to be democracies but are actually a hybrid in which political liberties exist but civil liberties are limited. The rule of the people is determined by what those ruling the people want them to want. Peru serves as an excellent example of that process and is discussed in the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWildemo.rtf

“Magical Death” -- An Ethnographic Film about the Yanomami of South America
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This 5 page report discusses the film “Magical Death,” produced by anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon and ethnographic filmmaker Timothy Asch. Magical Death, made in 1973, portrays Yanomami shamans causing a trance through taking psycho-active drug “ebene.” They do this in order to be able to contact their spirit helpers or “hekura” for assistance and guidance in times of sickness or adversity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWmdeath.rtf

“Our Guerrillas, Our Sidewalks” by Herbert Braun
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A 3 page summary of “Our Guerrillas, Our Sidewalks” by Herbert Braun. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbraun.rtf