Our Understanding of the Labor Experience Is Overdue for Change
Labor interventions are largely driven by standards set in the 1950s. A growing body of research suggests it may be time for a change
Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
Why Don't People Return Their Shopping Carts?
Pulling up to a parking spot and finding a shopping cart there can be pretty frustrating. Why do people ignore the receptacle?
How to Make a Monster: Lessons from the Ancient Greeks
Homer's Odyssey is essentially a monster-making manual.
How did purple become a Halloween color?
Orange, yellow, brown, red and black make sense. Where did purple come from?
On My Shelf: Dropping Anchor, Setting Sail
In this installment of On My Shelf, discussions about race in Britain draw parallels to race in the US and in the Caribbean.
Margaret Mead Film Festival Calls on Attendees to "Activate"
Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, its the only thing that ever has." This year's Mead festival aims to ignite that change...
Did Columbus Sail to South America by Accident?
Columbus had a rich maritime history to draw from for his voyages. How did this impact his routes?
On My Shelf: What's Love Got to Do with It?
The latest installment of On My Shelf takes us into sex tourism in the Dominican Republic.
Is Quitting Contagious?
Turnover prompts people to question their place within the company. How is your organization addressing this concern?
On My Shelf: Patterns of Culture
In this installment of On My Shelf, we look at whether this anthro classic can be applied to present day.
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