Monthly Archives: September 2011

Am I Engaged in Biosociality?

I was initially drawn to Cornelia Guell’s  recent article entitled “Candi(e)d Action:  Biosocialities of Turkish Berliners Living with Diabetes” ( Medical Anthropology Quarterly (25(3):377-394, 2011), by the focus on Turks—I grew up in Turkey—but I soon found myself enmeshed in … Continue reading

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On the Passing of Summer

The last couple of mornings the temperatures have been in the low 40s (F), and I began to realize that the warmth of summer was nearly over.  The reality of seasonality struck me again—after my many years in the tropics.  … Continue reading

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On American Pets

I am pretty old and I’ve lived for many years overseas, where animals may be petted and fed, but that’s about it.  With this information as backdrop, I have to admit I’m pretty shocked by current American attitudes toward and … Continue reading

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