Action Anthropology and Sol Tax in 2012: The Final Word?
Action Anthropology and Sol Tax in 2012: The Final Word?
Edited by Darby C. Stapp
Available at Amazon.com 264 pages
eBook: $3.99 16 illustrations Printed copy: $10.99 8 vignettes
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Description
Action Anthropology and Sol Tax are both important chapters in the development of contemporary anthropology and applied social science. Although unknown or forgotten by most, both continue to be revered and applied by a group of intellectual descendants who will not let die either the man or the approach to helping communities. In 2010 and 2011, former students, colleagues, the two Tax daughters—both academic professionals—and… Continue reading
Museum Technician (Anthropology), Smithsonian
Museum Technician (Anthropology)
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
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Open until January 18, 2013
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The person hired for this position will be working in a NOAA office with
NOAA personnel, but be hired by the contractor, IMSG. It is a Silver Spring (DC Metro area) position.
The direct link to the particulars is:
http://www.imsg.com/index.php/careers/current-opportunities/socialsci/
2012 NAPA Student Award Winners
The 2012 NAPA Student Achievement Awards were presented at last week’s AAA meeting in San Francisco. The awardees, their universities, and their papers, are as follows:
1ST PLACE WINNER:
Naheed Ahmed (University of South Florida )
“Most At-Risk Populations: Contextualizing HIV Prevention Programs Targeting Marginalized Groups in Zanzibar, Tanzania”
1ST RUNNER UP:
Carla Pezzia (University of Texas at San Antonio)
“Engaging Mental Health Care in a Disengaged System”
2ND RUNNER UP:
Michael Brydge (Colorado State University)
“The Theory of Participation: Construction Work and Building Up Youth on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota”
General information about the award can… Continue reading
Exhibitors at NAPA/AAA Career Expo
NAPA/AAA Career Expo at the 2012 AAA meeting
11 am to 4 p.m. Friday, November 16th Main Exhibit Hall
Come and visit employers from the following sectors:
Cultural Resources
Public Sector
Private Sector
Non-Profit Sector
Attendees can also get Instant Mentoring on site!
Scheduled exhibitors include:
Elizabeth Schill, Deloitte
Niel Tashima, LTG Associates
Jon Keesey and ,Annik Ramsey, Smart Revenue
Patricia Sunderland, Practica
Laurie Krieger, Manoff Group
Michael Kronthal, Yahoo!
Colin Busby, Basin Assoc.
Carol Ellick, Joe Watkins, and Emily Ellick-Flettre, Ace Consultants
Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts, NIH
Robert Hahn, CDC
Cathy Prowse, Law Enforcement
Ana Pagan, Merced… Continue reading
Careers Expo at the 2012 AAA meeting
CAREERS EXPO announced for the AAA meeting!
Students, new professionals, and faculty who are mentoring budding anthropologists should stop by and meet with professional anthropologists to explore today’s career options. Talk with archaeologists, medical anthropologists, cultural anthropologists and others working in government, for-profit firms, and non-profit organizations. Discuss potential careers in cultural resources management, health and human services, design and promotion, policymaking, and more.
The Careers Expo is sponsored by NAPA and AAA, and runs during the AAA meeting in San Francisco for one day only: Friday, November16, 11 am to 4 pm in the main… Continue reading
Annals: Latest Issue Available
The latest edition of the NAPA Annals of Anthropological Practice should already have arrived to the mailboxes of NAPA members:
Volume 36, Issue 1
Neuroanthropology and Its Applications
Daniel H. Lende and Greg Downey, Volume Coeditors
See the Publications section for information on how to get your copy.
Join us at The NAPA Networking Event: Engaging Conversations!
Network in your career/practice areas at The NAPA Networking Event: Engaging Conversations! Which career/practice areas would you like to network in with fellow NAPA members? If you are planning to attend the AAA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, e-mail Sabrina Nichelle Scott at sabnscott@gmail.com, or leave your comments below, and let her know which career/practice areas are of interest to you.
Come and meet like-minded anthropologists at The NAPA Networking Event: Engaging Conversations on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in room Continental 1. Light refreshments will be served.
Don’t Wait! NAPA Workshops Registration Ends Soon!!
October 15th is the last day to register for workshops until November 1st. Register now for NAPA workshops at the AAA website http://www.aaanet.org/meetings/Workshops.cfm to guarantee a seat! Remember, NAPA members receive discounts on all NAPA workshops!
NAPA website images
We have recently moved the NAPA website to a new host and are working on restoring the images. Please bear with us.