ANTH 281: Anthropology of Humanitarianism

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Units: 4

Hours: Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours

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Description: Prereq- uisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. Examines debates in anthropological study of human- itarianism and human rights. Uses case studies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to explore legal, cultur- al, and political practices of rights and reconciliation in post-conflict settings. Topics include religious aid, philanthropy, ideas of humanity and personhood, state violence and citizenship. and peacekeeping missions.