Anthropological Quarterly commemorates the work of Professor Emeritus James A. Boon with a special collection of writings, “Reciprocal Radicalizing: Commemorating the Work of James A. Boon.” Professor Boon’s former student, Alexander Dent, along with Ian Whitemarsh, organized this commemoration to Boon.
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Why Anthropology?
Anthropology is the study of human cultures, so it was a privilege to be able to send our students to the birthplace of the human lineage over spring break.
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Why Anthropology?
Studying cultural diversity is simultaneously humbling and thrilling.
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Why Anthropology?
Real empathy comes from making sense of the values and beliefs of others.
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"Game drives, fossil hunting, visiting local communities, making friendships in the African bush. An unbelievable experience, the anthropology trip to Kenya had more than I could've possibly asked for!"
Pablo Bickenbach '21 -
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Why Anthropology?
Socio-cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology – What more is there to say?
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"Going to Mpala in Kenya was an amazing and immersive experience for all of us on the trip. It was truly a once in a lifetime educational experience."
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Why Anthropology?
Question + Theory + Place on the Globe + Interlocutors ➡ Now Go!
Photo: A. Johnson, Thailand fieldwork
Alumni Highlights
Alumni Highlights
Shikha Uberoi Bajpai ’13
Anthropology is not simply a field of study, it’s a style of perceiving the world around us. I use the values, skill sets and perspectives of Anthropology on a daily basis in my work.
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. Coming in academic year 2017-2018.
News
Thursday, Mar 1, 2018
Author James Peacock reflects on three images or themes from his former student, Professor Emeritus James Boon. Peacock expands on his interpretation of these images, drawing on memory and connections to other themes in the field.
Anthropological Quarterly, Volume 90, Number 4, Fall 2017, pp.1175-1187 (Article)
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017
In the summer of 2017, fifteen Princeton undergrads gathered in Berlin for the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies Global Seminar on xenophilia and xenophobia, taught by Anthropology Professor John Borneman. This text is the product of their experiences.
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