Explore a diverse range of anthropological topics through a series of engaging lectures and discussions. Delve into the role of anthropology in understanding and preventing conflict, examine the cultural significance of psychedelics, and investigate the intersection of anthropology with futuristic concepts like space aliens and time travel. Gain insights into power dynamics through fieldwork among children, analyze religious tensions in postwar Sri Lanka, and discover the unique perspective of Caribbean transinsularism. Investigate the anthropological approach to deterring war and promoting peace, and examine the causes and consequences of armed conflicts. Reflect on the past, present, and future of anthropology as a discipline, and explore the enduring impact of influential anthropologist F. G. Bailey's work on the field.
Overview
Syllabus
Anthropological Insights into Deterring War and Promoting Peace.
Anthropological Insights into the Causes and Consequences of War.
Psychedelics, Sociality and Human Evolution.
Conversations on Anthropology: Past, Present, Future.
Space Aliens and Time Travel.
Generating anthropological insights about power from fieldwork among children.
Boundaries, Contestation, and Toleration at Postwar Sri Lankan Multi-Religious Ritual Sites.
Transinsularism: A Caribbean Perspective.
The Enduring Legacy of F. G. Bailey.
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