Careers in 21st Century Applied Anthropology Perspectives from Academics and Practitioners

by Guerron-Montero, Carla; Kedia, Satish; Wallace, Tim

• ISBN13: 9781405190152
• ISBN10: 1405190159
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-08
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The NAPA Bulletin series is dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods. NAPA Bulletins are peer reviewed, and are distributed free of charge as a benefit of NAPA membership. The NAPA Bulletin seeks to: ? facilitate the sharing of information among practitioners, academics, and students. ? be a useful document for practitioners. ? contribute to the professional development of anthropologists seeking practitioner positions. ? support the general interests of practitioners both within and outside the academy.

Author Biography

Carla Guerrón-Montero is assistant professor of anthropology and Latin American studies at the University of Delaware. She received her M.A. (1997) in applied anthropology from Oregon State University and her Ph.D. (2002) in cultural anthropology from the University of Oregon. She has conducted ethnographic and applied work on development, globalization, tourism, and racial–ethnic and gender relations, particularly among Afro-Latin American populations in Panama, Ecuador, Grenada, Chile, and Brazil. She has participated on collaborative interdisciplinary projects on nutritional anthropology, and gender and development in Ecuador. Guerrón-Montero is author of several articles and book chapters published in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. She is a fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) and the Salzburg Seminars. Guerrón-Montero has served on the executive boards of several sections and committees of the American Anthropological Association, SfAA, and the Latin American Studies Association. ([e-mail])

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction: Preparing Anthropologists for the 21st Century

Recent Changes and Trends in the Practice of Applied Anthropology

Graduate School in Applied Anthropology

Mastering the Art of the M.A. Program and Beyond

Small Fish in a Big Pond: An Applied Anthropologist in Natural Resource Management

Advice from the Academy

Practicing Anthropology from within the Academy: Combining Careers

Moving Past Public Anthropology and Doing Collaborative Research

Collaboration, Cooperation, and Working Together: Anthropologists Creating a Space for Research and Academic Partnerships

Learning Applied Anthropology in Field Schools: Lessons from Bosnia and Romania

Advice from Practicing Anthropologists

Working for the Federal Government: Anthropology Careers

Applied Anthropology and Executive Leadership

Creating Your Own Consulting Business

Using Anthropology Overseas

Becoming an International Consultant

Further Resources

Further Resources for Careers in Applied Anthropology

Biosketches of Authors

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