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        Department of Anthropology
        6 East 16th Street, Room 926
        New York, NY 10003
        Tel: 212.229.5757 ext. 3016
        Fax: 212.229.5595

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        New York, NY 10003

        Department Chair 
        Ann Stoler

        Senior Secretary
        Charles Whitcroft
        whitcroc@newschool.edu

        Student Advisor
        Sarah Chant
        AnthAdvisor@newschool.edu

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    • Students in the Department of Anthropology explore analytic, social, and political issues through ethnographic fieldwork, archival research, and theoretical reflection. Students partner with faculty to lead cutting-edge research and develop projects both individually and in collaboration with other graduate programs and centers at The New School.

      Recently, their inventive and groundbreaking research has covered topics such as:

      • The Greek housing market and the insolvency
      • Militarism and femicide in Guatemala
      • Islamic humanitarianism around the world
      • Post-Fukushima Japan
      • Science, industry, and gastronomy

      Discover more about the innovative research and work of our students and faculty

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