Discussion Question 1: Trends in Environmental Anthropology
Reflect on the specific case studies outlined in Chapter 9 - Some Recent Trends in the Application of Environmental Anthropology. Citing Johnston's 1994 research, Ervin writes, "The prosperity and relative ease of life of the North American middle class comes at the price of other's pain." (2005) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why do you agree or disagree?
Now, watch the short motion picture, The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard, and discuss its implications for mainstream American culture and its relationship to environmental resources. Discuss this film in relation to the case studies discussed in Chapter 9 of Applied Anthropology: Tools and Perspectives for Contemporary Practice.
Discussion Question 2: Needs Assessment
Write a list of three social problems that you think an applied anthropologist would be able to address. Briefly describe these problems; steps that have been taken by individuals, agencies, and governments to address them; and the results of their actions. Which methods of needs assessments would work best for each of these issues? Why would these methods work best? What sorts of questions would you ask to address these needs?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.
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