Laurence Ralph, author of The Torture Letters, debuted his animated film, THE TORTURE LETTERS, as part of the New York Times’ Opinion...
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Why Anthropology?
Studying cultural diversity is simultaneously humbling and thrilling.
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Why Anthropology?
Socio-cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology – What more is there to say?
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Temporary storage site of decontaminated waste in Minamisoma, waiting to be shipped to the interim waste storage facility.
Photo by Ryo Morimoto
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Why Anthropology?
Real empathy comes from making sense of the values and beliefs of others.
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"ANT 215 Human Adaptation's spring break trip to Kenya was a unique experience that I will forever cherish! I learned so much about the world in which we live."
Chesley Chan '21
Alumni Highlights
Statement of Solidarity
The Department of Anthropology at Princeton stands in solidarity with local and transnational movements against systemic racism.
Alumni Highlights
Viral Ethnographies
This collection of ethnographic snapshots reveal how the COVID-19 pandemic is both a shared global experience altering the daily routines of billions of people around the world while also generating distinct understandings, affects, and responses rooted in unique social and cultural contexts.
Ethnographic Studies Certificate Program
Providing training in ethnographic methods and field research to undergraduates in concentrations outside Anthropology. Students in all divisions are welcome (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering).
Ethnographic Data Visualization
Dedicated to advancing innovation in ethnography for the 21st century. The VizE Lab is a hybrid online-offline platform and hub for researchers interested in curating digital data and creating audio-visual materials for ethnography, such as data visualizations, documentary films and interactive websites.
Center on Transnational Policing
The CTP will bring together Princeton scholars and students to understand policing in the U.S. and internationally. As the hub of a wider social scientific research network, the Center’s mission will be to explore policing from a transnational approach.
News
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020
Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate Tyler Benjamin Adkins, winner of the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships 2020.
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2020
Professor João Biehl and postdoctoral research associate Onur Günay’s Medical Anthropology class is #TigersHelping feature story.
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Information for the University Community about Coronavirus
Princeton University is actively monitoring the situation around coronavirus (Covid-19) and the evolving guidance from government and health authorities, in keeping with our commitment to ensure the health and safety of all members of the University community. All Princeton classes, lectures, seminars, labs and precepts will move to virtual instruction beginning Monday, March 23 and remain virtual through the end of spring 2020, including final exams. All undergraduates who are able to must return home and stay home for the rest of the semester.
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