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The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning "to cultivate", generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Different definitions of "culture" reflect different theoretical bases for understanding, or criteria for evaluating, human activity. Anthropologists most commonly use the term "culture" to refer to the universal human capacity to classify, codify and communicate their experiences symbolically. This capacity is long been taken as a defining feature of the genus Homo. However, primatologists such as Jane Goodall have identified aspects of culture among our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.Goodall, J. 1986. The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior.
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Americas Program - News, information, and analysis regarding the U.S.-Mexico border and crosssborder affairs. Publications, directories, calendar, and feedback provided. Available in English/Español.
Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue - Serves west Texas and south central New Mexico. Includes rescue statistics, tips on how to help wildlife, and case studies of rescues.
Grand Canyon Historical Society - A group interested in study and preservation of historical sites, photographs and artifacts of Grand Canyon and surrounding areas; and supporting restoration of sites and buildings at GCNP.
Meta Description: [ Grand Canyon Historical Society: A group of people interested in the study and preservation of historical sites, photographs and artifacts of Grand Canyon and surrounding areas; and who support the restoration of sites and buildings at Grand Canyon National Park. ]
Logos Ministries - Interdenominational Bible teaching ministry teaching Genesis through Revelation. Information about online classes, in-person classes in Arizona and Southern California, and travel programs.
Soroptimist International: Golden West - A womens club dedicated to advancing the status of women and human rights. Calendar, lending library list and PDF forms available for download. Provides region program, special projects, awards and grants information.
Soroptimist International: Desert Coast - Organization for women dedicated to advancing human rights and the status of women. Includes region news, legislative issues, advocacy tools and techniques, recycling programs and environmental campaigns.
Soroptimist International: Sierra Nevada - Regional resources for this women's service organization, covering Northern California and Nevada. Provides project information, region and club calendar, club list, forms, chat and bulletin board.
Meta Description: [ Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region ]
Soroptimist International: Sierra Pacific - Organization for women dedicated to advancing human rights and the status of women. Includes information about Soroptimism, members, calendar of events, award applications, and news.
Meta Description: [ The Sierra Pacific Region is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas Federation, one of four federations of Soroptimist International--the largest classified service organization for executive and professional women in the world. ]
Southwest Baptist Conference - A district of the Baptist General Conference including churches throughout southern California, Arizona and Texas.
Southwest/Texas Popular Culture Association.American Culture Associations - Promoting an innovative and nontraditional academic movement in Humanities and Social Sciences. Information on annual conference, including location, program chairs, and registration.
Southwestern Social Science Association - Promotes, cultivates and correlates the various areas of the social sciences and their applications. Provides meeting and officer information, and links to the science's affiliate programs.
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