Anthropology
Pulling back the curtain
September 16, 2011
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
Said and Done for September 2011
September 15, 2011
The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Economics, Environment, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Humanities, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Manufacturing, Oceanography and ocean engineering, Political science, Research, Science writing, Social sciences
Said and Done
July 4, 2011
Humanities, arts and social sciences digest for June 2011
For all to see: MIT anthropologist debuts exhibit at Panama’s premier museum
May 26, 2011
Photos of celebration rituals among Panama’s Kuna people fascinate audiences — including the Kuna themselves.
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
September 23, 2010
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
Haiti’s plight
June 18, 2010
MIT anthropologist Erica James examines the psychological damage inflicted on the island nation’s inhabitants.
Also labeled: Development, Economics, Government transparency, Haiti, International development, Poverty
Said and Done
May 4, 2010
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for May 2010
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Economics, Humanities, Philosophy
Rebuilding Haiti
March 3, 2010
MIT scholars with ties to Haiti discuss the country's future
“Diagnosing” the U.S. health care system: in Soundings Magazine
November 9, 2009
The 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 gouda
October 13, 2009
The government regulates how food is produced. MIT anthropologist Heather Paxson studies the rebellious cheese-makers who reluctantly adhere to those rules.
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