Wie, es gab eine Revolution?
Vielleicht eignen sich Niederlagen besonders gut für politische Mythen, denn sie umgibt eine Aura von Reinheit. Sie sind unbesudelt von den Kompromissen …
Anna M. Gade, “Muslim Environmentalisms: Religious and Social Foundations” (Columbia UP, 2019)
The relationship between Islam and the environment has a long and rich history across various Muslim societies. Anna M. Gade, Professor at the …
Gesellschaftsgestaltende Rolle von Museen: Antrittsvorlesung von Dr. Mirjam Wenzel
Die Direktorin des Jüdischen Museums Frankfurt, Dr. Mirjam Wenzel, hat gestern bei einer Festveranstaltung auf dem Campus Westend der Goethe-Universität ihre Antrittsvorlesung …
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What Really Happened at Herculaneum?
The volcanic Mount Vesuvius is visible above the ruins of Pompeii, now an archaeological site in Italy. Marc Proudfoot/Flickr When Mount Vesuvius, …
Mehr als «Hochkultur» – Kulturarbeit im E-WERK Freiburg
Drei Mitarbeiter*innen des soziokulturellen Zentrums E-Werk Freiburg haben mir im Interview berichtet, warum dies ein spannender Arbeitsplatz für Kultur- und Geisteswissenschaftler*innen sein …
Rick Bayless, Plucky Jollibee, and Globalization
David Beriss I receive a lot of restaurant industry email. Despite the deluge, sometimes the emails provide glimpses into the industry that …
Poesi på norsk tegnspråk
Kan man rime på tegnspråk? I denne språkpraten skal vi se nærmere på et poetisk virkemiddel i tegnspråk som kalles håndformrim. Gjentakelse …
Refugee Protection
Germany Country Report Forschungsbericht von: Prof. Dr. Sabine Hess, Valeria Hänsel, Svenja Schurade Der Bericht “Refugee Protection in Germany” des Horizon 2020 …
Brett Frischmann and Evan Selinger, “Re-Engineering Humanity” (Cambridge UP, 2018)
Every day, new warnings emerge about artificial intelligence rebelling against us. All the while, a more immediate dilemma flies under the radar. …
Comedy
The times are those of distraction. Intensive scrutiny of slights and perceived hurts, while the libidinously ironic engage in rampant expressive display …
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Engaged Anthropology Grant: David Bond
In 2010 David Bond received a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant to aid research on, “Hydrocarbon Frontiers: Experts and the Social Life
There’s Something in the Water
Image courtesy of the author. This essay is a collage of images and writing from an ongoing project “Reading the River: Yemayá …
Corporate “Sorcerers” Reveal the Magical Power of Capitalism
The destruction of forests contributes to widespread drought through atmospheric processes that can seem like sorcery. Pixabay/Pexels To Indigenous Marind communities living …
Carna Brkovic: Bios, Zoe, Psyche? Forms of Life in a Refugee Camp in Montenegro
https://matskut.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/1240/ZOOM0056.MP3 Carna Brkovic from University of Goettingen gave a talk on Friday the 17th of January 2020 ti…
Mobbing am Arbeitsplatz. Über die Schwierigkeit, eine nasse Seife zu fassen
Im Deutschen Bundestag wird bald ein Gesetz gegen Mobbing am Arbeitsplatz diskutiert. Der Antrag klingt progressiv, doch er macht nicht hinreichend transparent, …
Being Treated at Home Can Help People Save Money and Heal Faster
A new pilot program allowed people who would normally be hospitalized to stay home. Getty Images A new study found that the …
The New Cosmic Crisp Apple Is Long Lasting, but Is It Tasty and Healthy?
It took scientists 20 years to develop the Cosmic Crisp, a cross between the Honeycrisp and Enterprise apples. Getty Images A new …
5 Ways to Support a Co-Worker with a Chronic Illness
Nearly 90 percent of people in the workplace say they’re unsure how much or what kind of emotional support to offer a …
Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Cut Out Alcohol for 30 Days
Though the benefits can vary widely from person to person, taking a monthlong break from alcohol can do your body good. Getty …
Part Two: Reciprocity and Its Discontents
Patricia G. Lange, California College of the Arts Mary Douglas, a key figure in the field of anthropology, once famously asserted …
Racial Profiling betrifft auch Mädchen
Anders als in den USA wird in Deutschland erst seit ca. 2010 vereinzelt über Racial Profiling gesprochen. In der Polizeipraxis werden bspw. …
Rachel Chrastil, “How to Be Childless: A History and Philosophy of Life Without Children” (Oxford UP, 2019)
In this episode, Jana Byars talks with Rachel Chrastil, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and member of the history department at …
Catherine Besteman, “Making Refuge: Somali Bantu Refugees and Lewiston, Maine” (Duke UP, 2016)
Catherine L. Besteman‘s book Making Refuge: Somali Bantu Refugees and Lewiston, Maine (Duke University Press, 2016) is an important contribution to our …
Rocket Scientists and Their Games: A Little-Known Slice of History
In the 21st century, game companies are expanding what can be done with 3D interactive tools and virtual spaces. Companies like Epic …