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Anything by George Stocking for the history of anthropology angle.
Eric Wolf: Europe and the People Without History
William Roseberry: Anthropologies and Histories
Michel Rolf Trouillot: Global Transformations
Marcel Mauss: The Gift
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Anthropologies #16: Anthropology & War
The January 2013 issue of anthropologies focuses on anthropology and war. If you haven't seen anthropologies, here's a link:…Continue
Started Nov 13, 2012
Making anthropology more accessible (and OPEN)
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Matt Thompson over at Savage Minds has been working hard to initiate a renewed Open Access effort in anthropology. His initial idea is to create a "Digital Anthropology" interest group in the AAA to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Samantha Hyler Apr 17, 2012.
Inside the OAC: Tying things together
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These are just some ideas. First, it's clear that there is a lot going on at the OAC. There are thousands of members, and there are tons of user groups that cover a massive range of topics. This…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathan Dobson Sep 5, 2010.
What are the rules about plagiarism here at the OAC?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Hart Sep 30, 2009.
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ryan anderson commented on ryan anderson's blog post Anthropologies CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The neoliberalized, debt-plagued, low wage, corporatized university (and what can be done about it)"Thanks, Fran. It would be great if some folks from the OAC take part. The more, the better."
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Opening Anthropology: part 1 of an interview at Savage Minds"Good points about the commentary issue, Jason."
Francine Barone commented on ryan anderson's blog post Anthropologies CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The neoliberalized, debt-plagued, low wage, corporatized university (and what can be done about it)"Thanks for posting this CFP, Ryan. Since everyone here is in some way invested, either in the university system itself or in this site which was founded as a result of awareness of problems in academia, I hope people will consider taking part.…"
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Opening Anthropology: part 1 of an interview at Savage Minds"First of all, I am a little surprised at the lack of comments on SM. Not sure what that's all about. But I am glad to see a conversation growing here. Glad you posted here Keith.
@Fran: Rex argues that we need to go back to…"
ryan anderson posted a blog postAnthropologies CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The neoliberalized, debt-plagued, low wage, corporatized university (and what can be done about it)
Hey OAC folks,So the next issue of anthropologies is about the serious problems we are facing in academia and the university system. The goal of the issue is to highlight some of the problems, and also open up a space to explore solutions, new ideas, or alternatives. Here's a link to the call for submissions:http://www.anthropologiesproject.org/p/next-issue.htmlDeadline for Submissions: JAN 1 2013Word Range: 500-1500If…See More
ryan anderson replied to Erin B. Taylor's discussion Producing academic scholarship: If universities are failing, where else do we go? in the group The Anthropology of Anthropology"Ha, I like flippancy. We need more of it.
Keith, that's a good point about reasons for doing a thesis. And a good reminder. Since I definitely don't see writing up my diss as a ticket to a job, I might as well enjoy…"
ryan anderson replied to Erin B. Taylor's discussion Producing academic scholarship: If universities are failing, where else do we go? in the group The Anthropology of Anthropology"David writes:
"Is it possible to be an intellectual outside the academy? Especially if one is not already independently wealthy?"
Ya, that's a question that has been on my mind a lot lately as well. I can see the writing on the…"
ryan anderson replied to Erin B. Taylor's discussion Producing academic scholarship: If universities are failing, where else do we go? in the group The Anthropology of Anthropology"Not a bad idea John. I think you are right that a little coordination and collaboration might be in order..."
ryan anderson replied to Erin B. Taylor's discussion Producing academic scholarship: If universities are failing, where else do we go? in the group The Anthropology of Anthropology"Thanks John for posting the link to this discussion thread on SM.
I am glad to see this post, and all of the questions that Erin is bringing up. I ask these same questions all the time. I also wonder whether to try to stay within…"
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ryan anderson posted a discussionAnthropologies #16: Anthropology & War
The January 2013 issue of anthropologies focuses on anthropology and war. If you haven't seen anthropologies, here's a link:www.anthropologiesproject.orgOr check out some selections from 2011:http://www.anthropologiesproject.org/p/selections-2011.htmlIf you are interested in taking part in the next issue, or any others, please check out…See More
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Anthropology and Democracy at Savage Minds"Keith wrote: " If Walmart is legally the same as you and me, despite its size, wealth and longevity, what does it mean to be a citizen in a democracy? It may even be that the corproations have launched a drive for self-government in a world…"
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Anthropology and Democracy at Savage Minds""But, as they say, the problem with words like 'freedom' and 'democracy' is whose mouths they were in before we got to use them."
That's a good way of putting it, Huon."
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Anthropology and Democracy at Savage Minds"So what do you say OAC folks...what's "democracy" looking like from where you stand? "
ryan anderson replied to Keith Hart's discussion Anthropology and Democracy at Savage Minds"Thanks for posting this here as well Keith. "
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Anthropologies CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The neoliberalized, debt-plagued, low wage, corporatized university (and what can be done about it)
Hey OAC folks,
So the next issue of anthropologies is about the serious problems we are facing in academia and the university system. The goal of the issue is to highlight some of the problems, and also open up a space to explore solutions, new ideas, or alternatives. Here's a link to the call for submissions:
http://www.anthropologiesproject.org/p/next-issue.html
Deadline for Submissions: JAN…
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Anthropology, Politics, and #OWS (in light of recent events at UC Davis)
When I see videos like this:
...it makes me think about the borders between academia and politics. Specifically, I'm thinking about anthropology. I don't think that anthropology can be defined in any one way, and I certainly don't think that the discipline (in its many manifestations) is some sort of political party. I don't think that's what…
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Anthropologies #7: Anthropology with PURPOSE
Hey everyone! So, the 7th issue of the online project "anthropologies" is live. Take the time to check it out, and feel free to post your thoughts, comments, and reactions here at the OAC and over there as well. Also, check out some of the upcoming themes--if you are interested in taking part in a future issue, let me know. Here's what's in this issue:
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Posted on October 2, 2011 at 6:37pm
anthropologies Issue 1: What is anthropology?
The first issue of the new project "anthropologies" is up! Thanks to Alyson O'Daniel, Megan Maurer, David Picard, Stacie Gilmore, and Keith Hart for helping me get this first issue up and running. Check it out and (more importantly) comment and post your responses to the conversation. This is definitely meant to be a project that invites collaboration, participation, and input--so fire away. Things get most…
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- At 10:30pm on October 12, 2011,
A. Ashkuff said… Hey, Anderson! I gotta say, your last post "what's wrong with anthropology" was very impressive. On a related note, my Governor, Rick Scott, just proposed slashing anthro school budgets, because anthropologists don't make useful business people.
Although I detest the notion, as a business anthropologist, I regretfully admit to understanding his position. Gov. Scott’s a professional VC, anthropologists often have misleading job titles, and anthropology schools really do need to step up their career resource centers.
Now, your blog "explores contemporary anthropology through essays, short articles, and opinion pieces written from diverse perspectives." So I wanted to offer you guys reuse rights to my article, written from the perspective of an anthro student and practical businessperson, "Anthropologists Shouldn't Hate Rick Scott, We Should Prove Him Wrong," currently at http://ashkuff.com/akaBlog/?p=5687 . There's no charge, and the article's concise, well cited, and already APA formated. I'm not trying to be presumptuous here, I just respect your writings and wanted to contribute.
Thanks for hearing me out.
--- Ashkuff
- At 12:32am on May 20, 2010,
Martin Hoyem said… - Thanks for mentioning American Ethnography on your blog! It's much appreciated!
PS. There's a typo: "... is definitely work a look." I suppose it should be "... is definitely worth a look."
- At 8:10pm on May 3, 2010, Martin Hoyem said…
- > Would you mind if I posted something about a couple of your projects on my blog???
You should do that. Wait ... "A couple of my projects?" How many projects do I have? :)
> In other news, I think you might like this work of this LA-based photographer. His work is damn good: http://wrobertangell.blogspot.com/
Great photos!
- At 9:44pm on May 2, 2010,
Keith Hart said…
- Glad it was of some use, Ryan. The Ning thing preoccupies us, but we wait for an announcement of their new terms and conditions.
- At 12:01am on May 2, 2010,
- Fall at the earliest, maybe early 2011.
- At 5:08pm on April 4, 2010,
- Justin suggested that I cross-post stuff from my blog, but I felt it wasn't a real blog. What you have done is much more promising. We can invite members who are already bloggers to cross-post here. I have a response to your post, but I'll save it for later.
- At 4:31pm on April 4, 2010,
- Thanks, Ryan. It was your idea really. All we have to do now is to persuade one or two others to do the same. Perhaps then we will get nearer to individuals doing their partly synthetic thing on the home page without asking people to sign up for a common manifesto.
- At 11:52pm on March 8, 2010,
- I submitted the manuscript two days ago!
- At 6:46pm on March 8, 2010,
- Hi Ryan, Nice blog post at Ethnografix. As it happens, I sent off a text on economic anthropology to the publishers this weekend.No obligation of course, but you might find something in it. It took a lot of effort and a long time to write, partly because my co-author insisted on a dumbing down strategy and I wanted to go the other wayHann&Hart Econanth 6 March revised.doc. You will see. Keith
- At 3:34am on October 13, 2009,
Michael Heneise said… - Ryan Anderson - I held these photographs in a drawer for nearly 4 years because I had no information about the persons I was photographing. I was in the restricted autonomous district of Karbi Anglong in Eastern Assam studying Karbi music and musical instruments. At the time there were atrocities committed against rural Karbi people a few hours north of Diphu (these were never reported in the Indian or Western media). I was invited (seen as a neutral party) to be involved in the writing of a peace accord that was then adopted by leaders representing the Karbis and Kukis inhabiting the conflict area. In any event, I had only one afternoon to roam the Diphu marketplace to buy some fresh fruit and to capture some images of the market place. These images are of people of infinite value and worth - deserving of an opportunity to share their stories. But this could not happen then. Perhaps in sharing a bit about this place unknown to so many people, more would come to appreciate the intersection of Indigenous and Dravidian cultures. My attempt was to capture images of beauty and dignity in the people of Diphu - never to do them harm. But I like your approach and your critique - 100% valid and appreciated. Next time I'll do better (smile)
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