Social Anthropology Seminar - Robert J.Gordon - "THe Gluckman Enigma"
| Dates: | 6 November 2018 |
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| Times: | 17:00 - 20:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | School of Social Sciences |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Robert J.Gordon |
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Social Anthropology Lecture
THE ENIGMA OF MAX GLUCKMAN
Tuesday, 6th of November 2018
By Professor Robert Gordon
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and African Studies,
University of Vermont
Research Associate, University of the Free State
Max Gluckman was one of the more enigmatic figures in post-World War 2 social anthropology. Some have suggested that his `Bridge´ essay is the single most important article in the discipline, others have dismissed him as a controversial figure, an anti-colonial activist, and a critic of establishment views in the social sciences and in public life. Not only was he a complex person, but so was social anthropology in this era. Applying a method which emerged under his influence, the extended case study, I examine his career and the impact of his networks and his socio-cultural milieu on his scholarly innovations and life trajectory.
RECEPTION FOR LIBATIONS – ALL WELCOME
COMMON ROOM, GROUND FLOOR – ARTHUR LEWIS BUILDING
17.00 – 17.45 PM
Lecture : Second Floor Boardroom 2.016 / 017
Arthur Lewis Building, 18:00 – 20:00PM
ALL WELCOME!
Speaker
Robert J.Gordon
Role: Speaker
Organisation: University of Vermont
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2.016 / 017
Arthur Lewis Building
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