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I bought you something. It’s new. And shiny.
The Open Anthropology Cooperative is a new discussion-based site for professionals and students alike to exchange ideas, critiques, pose questions, and chat about the profession of anthropology. You should join it. Your entire life will change. The Open Anthropology Cooperative … Continue reading
A Moment’s Pause….
I’m taking a few days’ break to avoid my birthday (again) and to enjoy the company of horses in Roscommon. I am completely enjoying Sweetness and Power and Sidney Mintz’ poetic and insightful discussions of sugar and commodification. ❤ Sid.
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Sweetness and Sid….
I am reading one of my favourite books: Sweetness and Power by Sidney Mintz. Another ‘must-read’ from my grad school days, this is by far one of those anthropological books that stays with you and makes you observe the world of … Continue reading
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Reading Anthropology 