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Parasisol Straw Weaving in China

I'm a milliner (hat-maker) with a passion for keeping 'dying' arts alive-- hey I'm a milliner, that's a pretty good start! I have known for some time that the people who weave the high-quality parasisol hoods are aging, and for a long time I've thought that I'd like to find an anthropologist to study this culture and craft with me.It was recently brought to my attention that the women in China who weave the hoods (think big straw hat without any shape) and between the ages of 70 and 90, and…See More
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Charles Hughes Graduate Student Paper Prize

The Hughes Prize recognizes the best paper written by a graduate student in this or the preceding academic year and carries a $250 cash award. The journal Medical Anthropology Quarterly (MAQ) will have the right of first refusal on winning manuscripts. Winners serve on the judging committee in the following year’s competition. Send nominations materials to Diane Weiner (deweiner@bu.edu or diane.weiner@bmc.org), Hughes Prize Committee Chair, Masters Program in Medical Anthropology and…

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Posted by Diane Weiner on April 26, 2012 at 1:03pm

Practicing Anthropologists in New Jersey

The Anthropology Department at Montclair State University is in the process of developing a Master's in Applied Anthropology and we would like to get input from local practitioners. If you would be interested in speaking to us about what kinds of work practicing anthropologists are involved in and how you would recommend that we train our students, please contact me, Fran Rothstein, a rothsteinf@mail.montclair.edu

Posted by Fran Rothstein on April 12, 2012 at 2:10pm

2013 Eric Wolf Prize

The Political Ecology Society (PESO) announces the 2013 Eric Wolf Prize for thebest article-length paper.  We seek papers based in substantive field research that make an innovative contribution to Political Ecology.  To be eligible for the competition, scholars must be ABD or have received their Ph.D. within the three years prior to publication of this announcement.  A cash prize of $500 accompanies the award, which will be…
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Posted by SfAAAdmin on April 12, 2012 at 6:38am

Call for Proposals: “Nature and the Popular Imagination” ISSRNC 2012 Conference

Dear Colleagues,

Apologies  for cross posting.

The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture http://www.religionandnature.com/society/ (ISSRNC) is pleased to announce its…

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Posted by Jacob L Jones on April 10, 2012 at 11:21am

Join the Himalayan Health Exchange Anthropology Field School in India, June 24-July 15, 2012

COME TO INDIA’S HIMALAYAS WITH THE HIMALAYAN HEALTH EXCHANGE

JOIN THE

ANTHROPOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL

AND LEARN MORE THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE IN

3 WEEKS THIS SUMMER,

JUNE 24 – JULY 15, 2012.

Topics: medical anthropology, visual anthropology, religious and cultural diversity in the Himalayas, environmental challenges, development and tourism.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT 

Ravi Singh

Himalayan…

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Posted by Hilarie Kelly on March 26, 2012 at 7:51pm

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Parasisol Straw Weaving in China

I'm a milliner (hat-maker) with a passion for keeping 'dying' arts alive-- hey I'm a milliner, that's a pretty good start! I have known for some time that the people who weave the high-quality…Continue

Tags: China, straw, craft

Started by Emily Moe in SfAA General Discussion Forum on Thursday.

Alternative Political Economies and Couchsurfing 2012!

There is a panel on Couchsurfing and also some great Alternative Political Economy events, of which our CS Panel is one.  Join us for the panel and also the happy hour!…Continue

Started by Alayne in SfAA 2012 Annual Meeting Forum Mar 25.

Is anyone driving to Baltimore from WA/OR/ID?

Seeking the lowest cost way to get there, I did not think I could make it this year but my schedule opened up. Hoping I can swing it... low on funds but have gas money for anyone who wants to…Continue

Tags: anual, meeting, sfaa, travel, roomshare

Started by Sarah Nauman in SfAA 2012 Annual Meeting Forum Mar 22.

Students looking for roommates at 2012 Annual Conference 5 Replies

Hello fellow students!I am looking for another undergraduate or graduate student who will be attending the 2012 Annual Conference in Baltimore and would like to split the cost of a room at the…Continue

Started by Maya Campbell-Unsoeld in SfAA 2012 Annual Meeting Forum. Last reply by Maya Campbell-Unsoeld Mar 19.

 
 
 

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