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Society for Economic Anthropology – Elections and Book Awards

Published April 29, 2012

The Society for Economic Anthropology elects new board members and endorses a proposal to join forces with the AAA. Plus great books from SEA 2012 prize.

American Anthropological Association 2012 Elections – Candidates on Open Access

Published April 16, 2012

Statements on Open Access from 2012 candidates for the American Anthropological Association Executive Board position. Can these candidates change the AAA?

What is Anthropology Report?

Published April 15, 2012

Anthropology Report is about growing and enriching the network of anthropology blogs. But as Rex notes at Savage Minds, it may be time for one big list-serv.

Research Methods in Anthropology – Online Graduate Courses

Published April 12, 2012

The University of Florida is offering online courses on research methods in anthropology. Also Clarence Gravlee’s “How Race Becomes Biology” is anthologized.

2012 American Anthropological Association Elections and Open Access

Published April 6, 2012

For the 2012 AAA elections: Contacting candidates for Executive Board and asking them to write a short statement about their position on open access.

Anthropology, Teaching, Empathy

Published March 30, 2012

Anthropologists have long been teaching empathy as an essential human characteristic, our uniquely-developed ability to imagine from the place of another.

Between Press Release and Science

Published March 25, 2012

Fortunately smart anthropology bloggers have stepped up to provide context for recent findings on gorilla DNA, Clovis tools, and Red Deer People.

Anthropology – A plea for engagement

Published March 4, 2012

Some anthropologists featured here have written about controversial topics and are getting challenged in the comment streams. Please consider participating.

Anthropology and Human Nature

Published February 21, 2012

Anthropology stresses flexibility and human potential–there is not an essential core of nature outside the influences of particular histories and environments.

Empire and Solidarity in the Americas Conference – Call for Papers

Published February 19, 2012

A call for papers: The Empire and Solidarity in the Americas Conference will be held at the University of New Orleans, October 12-13, 2012.