With every conference of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) that I attend, I increasingly realise how unique and remarkable … More
Tag: anthropology
Une journée chez les écogardes
Le drapeau du Cameroun se dresse lentement et en silence au-dessus des écogardes alignés au garde-à-vous. Les couleurs du drapeau … More
Decolonising protected areas: Sapelli in eastern Cameroon
Whilst being initially hesitant to work in this controversial and problematic context, I decided that this was an opportunity to initiate change, whereby the voices and values of the Baka could be taken seriously
Ready, Set, Report! Five forest communities are showcasing a new style of conservation
We’re often told that we shouldn’t trust first impressions. In the case of Baka forest hunter-gatherer communities in Cameroon, … More
Producing Anthropology, Producing Science: Citizen Science and Emerging Problematics
In the emerging sphere of citizen science, new forms of knowledge production are increasingly reworking scientific boundaries to incorporate lay … More
ASA14 Decennial: Anthropology and Enlightenment
The end of last week saw the decennial gathering of the Association of Social Anthropologists of the UK and Commonwealth, … More
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