Call for Papers 1st EASA Medical Anthropology Network Conference on Medical Pluralism: Techniques, Politics, Institutions Where: Rome, Italy When: September 7 – 10, 2011 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS EXTENDED TO MAY 20TH, 2011 The conference includes panels on: * Regional flows * Epidemics and public health * Clinical trials * Materiality and social forms [...]
Guest post by Sean Carey It’s out. The Royal honeymoon destination is Desroches in the Seychelles, 150 miles from Mahe, the main island. According to the Daily Express William and Kate “can expect barmy temperatures between 75°F (24°C) and 90°F (32°C)” and an encounter with “rare wildlife and giant tortoises” at a “secluded villa set [...]
• A book reviewed around the world Ann Dunham, mother of the President of the United States, was a cultural anthropologist. The recently published biography about her, titled A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama’s Mother, was published shortly before Mother’s Day. The New York Times carried a review on May 3, written [...]
The journal editors, Brandy Schillace and Atwood Gaines, are calling for proposals for a special issue to appear next June on anthropologies of clinical training in the 21st century (PDF). A special issue includes the guest editor(s)’ introduction, peer-reviewed articles and a final commentary that reflects on the pieces included. According to the editors: It [...]
Guest Post by Sean Carey Don’t kiss the Queen! Officials at Buckingham Palace instructed guests, who were due to attend the wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton, not to attempt to touch or kiss the British sovereign. Historically, almost all of those who have broken the taboo have paid a price. In 1992, the [...]
• All bets still on for Royal Honeymoon destination Sean Carey’s guest post in anthroworks on where the Royal couple will honeymoon got picked up by the Huff Po. Check out his cultural anthropology-informed prediction. • Rx for love everlasting USA Today carried a piece about keeping the spark in marital love, featuring advice from Helen [...]
