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Dr. Roy C. Dudgeon is a cultural anthropologist who has published academic articles in journals and books. His main interests include ecological issues and philosophy of science, political systems, comparative religion/philosophy and Native American history

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 56 of 379
How Many Sunsetshow long beforepain washes awayhow long beforeyou can truly sayyour love for herwasn't meant to lastforeverand you can look backon the paston your time togetherwith no regretshow many more sunsetswithout her More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Global warming may lead a new ice age: 1 of 6
Global Warming May Lead To A New Ice Age:The basic chemistry behind global warming is very simple and not in dispute. Carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the atmosphere. Through 1. burning fossil fuels, and 2. the clearing of forests over vast areas, humanity is adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere faster than it can be abs... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Are wind farms good sources for environmentally safe energy?: 4 of 23
An Assessment of the Ecological Appropriateness of Wind PowerBefore I attempt to answer this question, I think it is important that we establish the criteria by which the ecological appropriateness of a technology is normally judged.Robert Kates has recently pointed out that there is no absolute criteria available by which we... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Is the war in Iraq bad for the US economy?: 2 of 11
Is the War In Iraq Bad For the US EconomyActually, the war in Iraq is very GOOD for the US economy, and anyone who says otherwise, quite frankly, doesn't understand how economics works. You see, the way economics works is this: ANYTHING which increases the Gross National Product (GNP) is considered a good thing. The GNP is th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory What is "Neocolonialism"?: 1 of 5
The Origins and Meaning of the Term "Neocolonialism"Neocolonialism is a term which is commonly used in a variety of academic literature dealing with the history of the capitalist system, its expansion and contemporary world affairs. These include, but are probably not limited to, political economy, international development s... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Why we should care about sustainability: 1 of 5
Sustainability Is An Ecological ImperativeWhy should we care about sustainability? The simple answer is this: because societies whose technologies or practices are not sustainable cease to exist. This is because they are maladapted to the realities and limitations inherent in their ecological context. Many complex societies i... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Could humans survive with no vegetation on earth?: 1 of 5
No human beings could not survive without any vegetation on Earth. There are two basic ecological reasons for this: 1. plants provide us with oxygen, 2. plants are at the base of all food chains.1. Ecologically, plants (flora) and animals (fauna) are interrelated in what is known as the "carbon cycle." The carbon cycle involv... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Alternative fuels: 5 of 22
Our society's dependence on fossil fuels is associated with a long litany of ecological consequences. From global warming to acid rain; from massive oil spills to the contamination of ground water and wells from leaking underground storage tanks at service stations. Add to that the fact oil exists in limited quantities, and t... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Best ever meatloaf: 4 of 17
Gourmet Meatloaf with Wild RiceThis is a classic ground-beef based meatloaf recipe which I tinkered with for at least two years before I got it down perfectly. You will NOT be disappointed:Ingredients:1 pound Lean Ground Beef1/4 cup Wild Rice (before cooking)2 Eggs, beaten1/2 cup Bread Crumbs1 large Onion, minced2 cloves Garl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages The Bubonic Plague: Origins and impacts: 5 of 20
As Andrew Nikiforuk suggests in his book, "The Fourth Horseman," the bubonic plague was really an ecological catastrophe. It struck swiftly, killing one third of Europe's population, or 30 million people, in only two years. What many people don't know is that the plague may have helped to set the stage for the rise of capital... More..