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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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Sciences > Ecology & Environment The danger of pollution-based acid rain: 2 of 8
The Danger of Acid Rain: Causes & Consequences-Acid rain is one of several symptoms of industrial society's current dependence upon hydrocarbons, or fossil fuels, as its primary source of energy. The fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas. Unlike global warming, which is a result of CO2 emissions, acid rain is caused ... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Curing our hydrocarbon addiction: 1 of 4
Curing Our Hydrocarbon Addiction:Though there is much misinformation concerning these matters, I am happy to inform you that all of the technologies necessary to cure our hydrocarbon addiction already exist. In fact, most have been around for decades. This is good news, since the implied shift from petrochemicals to an emissi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Democracy and self-determination: 1 of 4
Democracy and Self-Determination from a Cross-Cultural PerspectiveAs my title warns, I will be approaching my discussion of democracy and self-determination from a cross-cultural perspective. The reason is that I am a cultural anthropologist, and that is what we do.Besides a discussion of forms of government which allow for t... More..
Sciences > Cultural Anthropology Keeping track of world population: 1 of 4
The Malthusian Dillema: Where Do We Stand?As most anyone knows, human population levels are a key concern when it comes to the sustainability of industrial society. The reason is simple. There are a finite amount of resources on the Earth. Each person, depending upon their level of consumption, must make use of a certain port... More..
Sciences > Physical Anthropology Anthropology: Introduction to the four subfields: 1 of 4
The Four Subfields of the Discipline of Anthropology:In North America it is widely agreed that there are four different specializations within the larger discipline of anthropology, each of which studies different aspects of the human condition (though the programs of specific universities may not emphasize them all). These f... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) The meaning of empirical evidence: 1 of 4
What Is Empirical Evidence?Empiricism is the basic practice of science. Science can be described as empirical because it relies on direct experience or observation in order to describe or explain phenomena. In other words, a scientific or empirical approach is inductive, and bases its explanations upon that which can be direc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The Green or the nuclear solution for saving the Planet?: 1 of 4
Understanding this question requires an understanding of just what the Green solution concerning our energy future is attempting to achieve as it sets out to "save the Planet." The problem we face is two-fold, in that all of the "conventional" power sources on which industrial society relies (including fossil fuels and nuclea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is nuclear power the answer to global warming?: 5 of 19
Understanding this question requires an understanding of just what the Green solution concerning our energy future is more generally, and not only as it relates to the specific problem of global warming or climate change. The larger problem we face is really two-fold. More specifically, all of the "conventional" power sources... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The alternative energy source with the most potential: 12 of 39
The Alternative Energy System With the Most PotentialIntroduction:There are three basic sources of power available to us: fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable energy. While the former two are generally referred to as "conventional" power sources, the latter are known as "alternative" energy. So what is the difference?Con... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should Americans be forced to use public transportation?: 4 of 13
Should We Start Investing In Public Transportation To Replace Private Automobiles?It's hard to know which side of this debate to enter on. As stated, the question almost seems to imply that you are either for public transportation or you are for freedom. In fact, it is stated in such a way that one might think that freedom an... More..