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Wade Davis on what we can learn from Anthropology
Manage episode 424227991 series 2902428
It was largely the work of anthropology that altered our world views on race and culture – now backed thoroughly by genomics. So what can anthropology offer us today, to deal with the many problems we face as a human species?
Guest: Wade Davis, Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. He’s also the former Explorer-in-Residence at National Geographic Magazine, photographer, film-maker and author of over 20 books. His latest book is Beneath The Surface Of Things: New and Selected Essays , published by Greystone Books.
355 episodes
Manage episode 424227991 series 2902428
It was largely the work of anthropology that altered our world views on race and culture – now backed thoroughly by genomics. So what can anthropology offer us today, to deal with the many problems we face as a human species?
Guest: Wade Davis, Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. He’s also the former Explorer-in-Residence at National Geographic Magazine, photographer, film-maker and author of over 20 books. His latest book is Beneath The Surface Of Things: New and Selected Essays , published by Greystone Books.
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