Based on chapters 5-7 of Mirror for Humanity by Conrad Phillip Kottak.
Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Kottak?
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| 2 | Closed, hereditary systems of stratification that often are dictated by religion |
| 5 | Association or covariation between two or more variables |
| 8 | An exchange between social equals (who are normally related by kinship, marriage, or other personal ties) |
| 10 | A social position, positive or negative, attained through choices, actions, efforts, talents, or accomplishments rather than assigned automatically |
| 11 | A system of production, distribution, and consumption of resources |
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| 1 | A permanent social group among non-industrial food producers whose members claim common ancestry |
| 3 | A form of polygamy in which a man has more than one wife |
| 4 | The emergence of distinct social strata with unequal access to wealth and power; this development marks the transition from chiefdom to state |
| 6 | A marital exchange in which the wife's family group provides substantial gifts to the husband's family |
| 7 | A political leader in many South Pacific societies who coordinates regional political activities |
| 9 | Small-scale farmers in nonindustrial states who must provide rent, taxes, or tribute |
"Crossword puzzles were wonderful tools to review the reading material, especially at the end of the week." — Bryan B., student
Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
Conrad Phillip Kottak is a prominent anthropologist who has authored several textbooks on cultural anthropology. His work has focused on cultural variation, globalization, and the relationships between culture and social institutions. He is known for his accessible writing style that makes complex anthropological concepts understandable to students and general readers alike.
Kottak has conducted field research in various parts of the world, including Madagascar and Brazil.
