National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
I apologize for not having happier stories to lift the spirits at this time of year. But I hope you’ll take a critical look at some of these issues, and, if they interest you, find a way to contribute to these conversations. I included a few more than usual since you’re all most likely at…
Hi, practicing community! It’s been a whirlwind of a Fall and I hope you can forgive me for my sparse updates. I hope all of you who made it to AAA this year had a great time and reconnected with your anthro community. If you have any pressing news or stories that came out of…
Hi all! It’s been another crazy week over here but wanted to share a few things I spotted in the news… One anthropologist is studying ageist hiring practices. An article written by a social anthropologist about “cloudbusting”. Provides a interesting reflection on something we don’t think much about. Where is all our data stored and…
Happy Halloween, fellow practitioners! If you want to read about this history and interpretation of our hallows day celebrations, I recommend this and this. The ABC Australia Boyer Lectures most current series feature renowned anthropologist Genevieve Bell. He series explores the role of technology in Australia’s future and is called: Fast, Smart and Connected: What…
Hey all, sorry for the sudden radio silence and lack of posts. I know there isn’t a reason good enough to have abandoned you all so recklessly, so without further adieu… As I’m sure most of you know, Anthropologist Jason de Leon was recently awarded the MacArthur Genius award. Check out this video about his…
A fascinating read about Canadian university’s efforts to decolonize education, including topics typically considered “neutral” such as design. The article includes highlights from design anthropologist Dori Tunstall who is infusing indigenous awareness, history and unconscious bias education into design curriculum. The student examples are powerful representations of how we can reimagine education and design by…
For those of you who haven’t read enough about the solar eclipse, anthropologist Christine Boston talks about how cultures interpreted a solar eclipse & NPR discusses the role of solar eclipses in religion. An anthropologist’s take on happiness research. Anthropologist Karen Stephenson is studying social networks, soft power & trust in the Heartland that are…
A case for applied anthropology PhDs. The struggle is real. Are you one of these PhDs? Do you have a master’s a decided not to get a doctorate? We’d love to hear your stories. Big data is thin. Make it thick with ethnography. A fun, ethnographic read about how cooking on open flames can teach you…
This edition of AC is a bit fluffier than most–both in content & volume. But it’s summer and that’s what we care about, right? The sodastream commercial above features an anthropologist. Speaking of videos, happy national hijab day (July 9). We’ve got an analysis of the hijab’s changing role in fashion, identity & consumerism. And…
Hi there news junkies. I wanted to let you know I’m taking a little break to get out & enjoy all that is summer. AnthroCurrents will return on July 19th. In the meantime, you can follow me on instagram @anthrofoodie if you want to know what I’m up to. Like kayaking with whales (!!) See…
Have you heard of netnography? Are we limiting culture to digital means or are we expanding the definition of cultural artefacts? Is Instagram the new cultural landscape? What role does big data play in anthropology? I found this both fascinating and dubious. Slow Anthropology in the Age of Trump. Going on a summer road trip? …
If you haven’t yet, you should check out the new season of the Invisibila podcast. The first 2 episodes feature Renato Rosaldo and his discovery of a new emotion. One anthropologist photographs the bathtub marys of Sommerville, Massachusetts. Business anthropologist Martha Bird shares her perspective on what anthropology brings to designing new technologies. Do you…
The National Association For The Practice of Anthropology is a section of The American Anthropological Association (AAA) – contact GC