Anthropology

Anthropologist Graham Jones receives the 2013 Edgerton AwardFor exceptional distinction in teaching and research

Hard times in ChicagoMIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.

The subculture of cheeseMIT anthropologist looks inside the growing world of do-it-yourself American cheese-makers.

Said and Done for November/December 2012Digest of humanities, arts and social sciences

Three awards for MIT research in anthropology, economics and political scienceMikusheva receives Elaine Bennett Research Prize; Petersen wins Distinguished Book Award; Helmreich wins Rachel Carson Prize.

Anthropologist Silbey receives award for research on forging safety in science labsAligning ideals and real-world conditions

A tough calculationStudy: Female students wary of the engineering workplace.

Erica Caple James receives $25,000 Levitan Prize in the HumanitiesA 'consummate anthropologist'

In Profile: Heather PaxsonAnthropologist examines the ‘everyday ethics’ of everything from cheese making to motherhood.

Pulling back the curtainMIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.

Said and Done for September 2011The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest

Said and DoneHumanities, arts and social sciences digest for June 2011

For all to see: MIT anthropologist debuts exhibit at Panama’s premier museumPhotos of celebration rituals among Panama’s Kuna people fascinate audiences — including the Kuna themselves.

The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science researchCourses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.

Haiti’s plightMIT anthropologist Erica James examines the psychological damage inflicted on the island nation’s inhabitants.

Global water issues call on humanities and social science research

Said and DoneHumanities, arts, and social sciences digest for May 2010

Anthropology graduate students assist with United Nations human rights review

Rebuilding HaitiMIT scholars with ties to Haiti discuss the country's future

“Diagnosing” the U.S. health care system: in Soundings MagazineThe U.S. health system has been ranked second in the world in expenditures — and 38th in the world for performance. What's going on?

Against the common goudaThe government regulates how food is produced. MIT anthropologist Heather Paxson studies the rebellious cheese-makers who reluctantly adhere to those rules.