APLA members learned firsthand about the political, legal, and policy dimensions of legalized marijuana at the 2015 Annual Meeting in Denver.
Category: Anthropology News
Cultivating Knowledge About Cannabis Legalization
Anthropology News is featuring a piece about APLA’s Cannabis Cultures tour and forum at the AAA annual meeting in Denver. The event was a success, allowing APLA members to…
Creativity, Recognition, and Indigenous Heritage
What happens when people decide to claim ownership over ritual dances? What is the effect of declaring such expressions as heritage? Who should control collective knowledge…
Disavowing the Law and Engaging Politics in Rural China
By Andrea E. Pia – PhD Candidate, LSE This month, APLA is proud to present a column by the winner … More
Producing Political and Legal Knowledge through Cross-Disciplinary Engagements
By Jennifer Curtis APLA hosted its inaugural salon, Producing Political and Legal Knowledge through Cross-Disciplinary Engagements, on December 3, 2014 … More
Identity and Incorporation in Citizens United and Hobby Lobby
By Leo Coleman, Ohio State University Photo by American Life League Citizens United and Hobby Lobby have been two of … More
APLA at that AAA Meetings, Washington D.C. 2014
Photo by Will Marlow Final preparations for the 2014 AAA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC have begun! As usual, APLA … More
Human Rights Come Home?
Interested in how global oversight bodies shape the substance of human rights imaginaries? Source: UNOHCHR By Joshua Clark. A coalition of … More
Political Anthropology in Public: Thick Description in 1500 words or less
Natasha Zaretzky’s contribution to the APLA Anthropology News column is out, check it here! Natasha Zaretsky, left, with a research … More
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