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James Staples

@jamesstaples.bsky.social

Anthropologist at Brunel University of London, co-host of The Migration Menu podcast (www.themigrationmenu.com), co-editor of the journal Medical Anthropology, and author of “Sacred Cows and Chicken Manchurian.”

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James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

Counter-intuitive though it seems, people affected by #leprosy are often the most ambivalent about endgame strategies to eradicate the disease. In this new piece in #MAQ I ask why that might be the case. Available FREE from this link: doi.org/10.1111/maq.... #india #anthropology #leprosy

Medical Anthropology Quarterly | AAA Journal | Wiley Online Library

Achieving a target of zero—zero disease, zero disability, and zero discrimination—has become the dominant focus of campaigns to control or eliminate diseases, from HIV/AIDS to malaria to leprosy. Giv...

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James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

Lucky to be included in a Dana at the London Buddhist Vihara to mark Sanghamitta Day, interview the head monk & alumni from St Paul’s school in Colombo who preparing the feast. Looking forward to making an episode of The Migration Menu podcast with it! #srilanka #buddhism #vihara

Plate of Sri Lankan food as an offering to Buddha

Buddhist lay devotees, dressed in white, queue at a table from which they are served tea or coffee, and butter cake

A kitchen table full of platters of fruit and other offerings that are being prepared for a Dana in the London Buddhist vihara

James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

Our final editorial for #MedicalAnthropology - reflecting on the state of the sub discipline - is now out, with free imprints for the first 50 takers: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/8KVSQ... #anthropology

Medical Anthropology Past, Present, and Future: The State of the Art

Published in Medical Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Studies in Health and Illness (Ahead of Print, 2024)

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James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

This paper expands on an episode of our podcast, The Migration Menu (www.themigrationmenu.com), and in addition to multi-layered journeys of food & people, explores questions of authenticity and Islamic vs Hindu dining styles #anthropologyoffood #hyderabad #migration

The Migration Menu

Journey from South Asia to West London through food as we explore migration, globalisation, entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage.

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Anthropology at Brunel, University of London@brunelanth.bsky.social · 2y ago

How does the biryani link South India, Yemen, and the Uxbridge Road in West London? Find out by tuning in for Dr Luke Heslop’s paper at our weekly anthropology seminar on Tues 03 Dec at 1pm (GMT) on Teams — DM for a link; all welcome! #biryani #yemen #india #westlondon #food @soasuni.bsky.social

Luke Heslop sits at a table and excitedly tucks into the Mandi biriyani — yellow rice topped with meat — from the plates in front of him

James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

Looking forward to hearing more about how the Gaddi community experience ecological and economic precarity as embodied & psychic stress. Open to all via Teams

Anthropology at Brunel, University of London@brunelanth.bsky.social · 2y ago

Next up in our weekly research seminar (Tues, 1pm UK time, Teams) is Nikita Simpson (SOAS) on how to theorise ecological distress thro’ ethnography in the Western #Himalayas. All welcome! DM for the link

Greg de St. Maurice @gdsm.bsky.social · 2y ago

Food Studies postdoc, Durham University: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Food Studies

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Dominic Boyer @dominicboyer.bsky.social · 2y ago

Seems like a fitting title for our times… I’ve got a chapter in here on death anxiety and fossil fuels

James Staples @jamesstaples.bsky.social · 2y ago

Interviewing (and eating) for season 2 of The Migration Menu podcast. Hot on the heels of a Sikh langar last week was a Maldivian supper club #maldives #migration #anthropology #foodstudies

Daisy Deomampo @daisydeomampo.bsky.social · 3y ago

Anthropology colleagues! Fordham is hiring a medical or environmental anthropologist- the deadline is fast approaching (Dec. 1) and link to apply is: apply.interfolio.com/132703. Please apply and share widely!

Tomás Criado @tscriado.bsky.social · 2y ago

Conference "Redefinitions of Health and Well-being" - Medical Anthropology Europe September 16-19, 2025 | Vienna, Austria Call for Panels: Nov 15 - Jan 15, 2025 Call for Papers: Mar 01 - April 15, 2025

Flyer of the "Redefinitions of Health and Well-Being" Medical Anthropology Europe Conference Vienna, Sept 16-19 2025 with a rather abstract symbol on the red background made out of curves and lines

Jess Butler @jessbutler.bsky.social · 2y ago

"We are looking for applicants with scientific expertise in: behavioural science anthropology human geography engineering medical science political science economics artificial Intelligence migration fraud and democratic/state threats public safety"

Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK)@behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

The UK Home Office's Science Advisory Council (HOSAC) has announced new vacancies for members to join their team, inviting experienced scientists & experts from a variety of fields to apply. The deadline for application is 12pm on 25/11/2024 📅 Apply now: www.gov.uk/guidance/hom...