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Author Archives: Douglas J. Anderson
Fringe Physics and the Novelty of Language
“The words or the language, as they are written or spoken, do not seem to play any role in my mechanism of thought. The psychical entities which seem to serve as elements in thought are certain signs and more or … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, History of Anthropology
Tagged American Anthropological Association, Applied Anthropology, Cultural Determinism, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Franz Boas, Historical Particularism, Inuit People, Kwakiutl, Margaret Mead, Mary Catherine Bateson, Ruth Benedict, Zora Neale Hurston
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The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 4
Ruth Murray Underhill (August 22, 1883 – August 15, 1984) was a pioneering American anthropologist renowned for her extensive work with Native American tribes, particularly the Tohono O’odham (formerly known as the Papago) and Pueblo peoples. Born into a Quaker … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, History of Anthropology
Tagged American Folklore Society, American Philosophical Society, Colonial Science, Colonialist Anthropology, Edward Sapir, Franz Boas, Gladys Amanda Reichard, Informants, Julia S. Falk, Museum of Northern Arizona, Nancy Mattina, Navajo Language, Navajo Nation, New School for Social Research, Pennsylvania Dutch, Quaker, Spider Woman, Swarthmore College, Taos Pueblo, Tewa Pueblo, Wiyot Language
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The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 3
In Part 3 of this series, we turn to the remarkable contributions of Elsie Clews Parsons (1875–1941) to archaeology, sociology, and philosophy. As another student and mentee of Franz Boas, Parsons focused much of her work on the Puebloan tribes … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, History of Anthropology
Tagged American Folklore Society, American Philosophical Society, Colonial Science, Colonialist Anthropology, Edward Sapir, Franz Boas, Gladys Amanda Reichard, Informants, Julia S. Falk, Museum of Northern Arizona, Nancy Mattina, Navajo Language, Navajo Nation, New School for Social Research, Pennsylvania Dutch, Quaker, Spider Woman, Swarthmore College, Taos Pueblo, Tewa Pueblo, Wiyot Language
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The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the rise of professional anthropology under the leadership of Franz Boas, a Jewish immigrant born in Minden, Germany, in 1858, who emigrated to the United States in 1887. Boas founded the anthropology … Continue reading
The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 1
Franz Boas was an immigrant Jew. He was born in Minden, Germany, in 1858 and emigrated to the United States in 1887. Boas is often affectionately referred to as “Papa Franz” by his students, reflecting the deep respect and admiration … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, History of Anthropology
Tagged American Anthropological Association, Applied Anthropology, Cultural Determinism, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Franz Boas, Historical Particularism, Inuit People, Kwakiutl, Margaret Mead, Mary Catherine Bateson, Ruth Benedict, Zora Neale Hurston
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The Water Crisis – Part II
It seems that a majority of higher education faculty are focused on limiting the power of AI through efforts to detect “cheaters” who may employ the abilities of AI to do homework, write essays, and perform other functions related to … Continue reading
The Water Crisis – Part I
“Globally, 1 in 9 people still have no access to clean water. Water is a daily and crippling challenge. Without water you can’t grow food, you can’t build housing, you can’t stay healthy, you can’t stay in school and you … Continue reading
Posted in AI, Anthropology, Applied Anthropology
Tagged Potable Water, Unclean Water, Water Crisis
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Microplastics Are Everywhere!
A recent news article in Scientific American highlights a significant and emerging concern regarding microplastics and their impact on human health. The findings from a study involving over 200 patients undergoing surgery reveal a disturbing correlation: nearly 60% of these … Continue reading
Thinking in Color: Bilingual Restructuring
An article published in Psychological Science and reviewed in Scientific American discusses a fascinating study on the impact of bilingualism on color perception and categorization, particularly in the context of the Tsimane’ people of Bolivia, who traditionally categorize colors into … Continue reading
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The AI Revolution is Here: How Will We Educators Respond?
My awareness of AI has developed gradually over the last eight months, and with it, I understand its growing impact on education and all areas of our society and world. At first, I was against its use in the classroom, … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Virtual Ethnography
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