Editor’s Note

This year, the Finnish Anthropological Society turns 50 years old! Hooray! Founded in 1975, the core focus of the Society has remained trained on promoting high-quality research in the field of anthropology and in disciplines closely aligne…

Reimagining Public Anthropology

Public anthropology refers to the dissemination of anthropological knowledge beyond the academy, although no clear-cut definition of the term exists. In this article, we scrutinise the history, meanings, and practices of public anthropology…

Ecología política e investigación-acción participativa para la transformación de sistemas socioecológicos en Colombia: Reflexiones desde el trabajo transdisciplinar con organizaciones campesinas

Este artículo contribuye a las discusiones sobre la dimensión política del enfoque de los sistemas socioecológicos (SSE) y a la apertura transdisciplinar de la ecología política (EP), a partir de una articulación con otros conocimientos disciplinares y…

CAES Vol. 11, № 2

Articles Comparing Ainu numerals “one”, “two”, “three”, “four”, “five”with their Sino-Tibetan counterparts Alexander Akulov, Tresi Nonno Ainu numerals “one”, “two”, “three”, “four”, and “five” have clearly seen Sino-Tibetan equivalents. Late Jōmon Ainu (LJA) *si “one” ~ Proto-Tibeto-Burman (PTB) *tyak / *g-t(y)ik “one”, Meche ceʔ  / seʔ “one”. LJA *tu “two” ~ PTB *(t/d)u-n/t “join” / […]

Animal-matière versus animal-enfant

Un assez large accord existe parmi les sociologues et anthropologues qui travaillent sur les relations humains-animaux pour considérer qu’un « clivage », ou un « fossé » existe entre les animaux de rente, d’une part et les animaux de compagnie, …

Au-delà des savoirs

Depuis 2020, l’Université Autonome Communale de Oaxaca s’est déployée dans l’État de Oaxaca à travers seize Centres Universitaires Communaux (CUC) tous réunis pour la défense de leur mode de vie et de penser, appelé comunalidad. L’Université com…

Journey into Legends: A Plunge into World Folklore

Folklore, a body of culture shared by a particular group of people; the stories, traditions, customs, and beliefs passed down from one generation to the next, reveal a deep and fascinating insight into their worldview. It represents not only the tales we tell but also the way we understand the world. Let’s embark on a […]

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Folkloric Fascination; A Journey Through Lore and Myth

Unveiling the fascinating, mystical, and mysterious world of folklore is like embarking on a timeless journey. Our ancestors were mighty story weavers, and their tales, known as folklore, have ripened with age, echoing through generations. The captivating realm of folklore varies significantly worldwide, boasting vivid narratives that express regional beliefs, practices, and customs. Let’s delve […]

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