Anthropology
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University of California Press
Our PhD alum Andrea Flores has published a new book!
Congratulations Andrea on your new book! "The Succeeders: How Immigrant Youth Are Transforming What It Means to Belong in America,"
Brown University Events
Prof. Myles Lennon testifies on equity in renewable energy U.S. House committee
Brown University coverage of Professor Lennons' testimony on equity in renewable energy before U.S. House committee.
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space & Technology
Professor Myles Lennon, testified to the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, at a remote hearing on Fostering Equity in Energy Innovation available on YouTube
Congratulations Myles!
Myles's remarks begin at 28:21
Myles's remarks begin at 28:21
New Books in Native American Studies
Professor Patricia Rubertone podcast interview on her book Native Providence
Professor Rubertone's 90-minute podcast interview on her book, Native Providence, for the New Books in Native American Studies. The series is part of the larger New Books Network.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation funds Prof. VanValkenburgh Study on Adaptative Strategies Under Empire Transitions
Congratulations Prof. VanValkenburgh for receiving this award!
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Professor Daniel Smith post on the Africa at LSE
Nigeria's 'Prosperity gospel' Pentecostal Churches May Reinforce Inequalities
Over the past few decades in Nigeria, many millions of people have joined Pentecostal churches, and the most popular brand in recent years is known as the ‘prosperity gospel’. But while these hugely popular churches promise economic as well as spiritual rewards, they are also controversial. Even as their leaders condemn corruption, critics see these churches as contributing to a political culture that perpetuates inequality.
Over the past few decades in Nigeria, many millions of people have joined Pentecostal churches, and the most popular brand in recent years is known as the ‘prosperity gospel’. But while these hugely popular churches promise economic as well as spiritual rewards, they are also controversial. Even as their leaders condemn corruption, critics see these churches as contributing to a political culture that perpetuates inequality.