Some of the most recent articles from open access anthropology journals (beta)
Large-scale infrastructure projects often include government promises and visions designed to win the approval and support of affected populations and to attract much-needed funding for implementation. The promise of infrastructure leads to changes in …
This article considers predictive AI as a cultural epistemological form akin to divination, which is to say, a future-oriented technology of knowledge that concerns itself with risk and uncertainty. The article explores some of the cultural …
The gig economy is a rapidly growing global labour paradigm involving casualised labour across sectors as varied as transportation, freelancing, domestic help, programming and vacation rentals. The gig economy has been studied extensively wi…
Dear Colleagues!
The CAES editorial team awaits for your contributions for CAES Vol. 11, № 2, that is going to be published in the end of May or in early June 2025.
The deadline for submission of papers is May 23, 2025.
Folklore, the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community passed through generations carry an ineffable charm of antiquity and the alluring dynamism of evolving civilizations. Let us embark upon an intriguing exploration into the rich tapestry of global folklore across various cultural landscapes. Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm Birthed in the culturally diverse […]
The post Enchanting Webs of Folklore: A Journey into the Narrative Heritage of the World first appeared on Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics.
Editor’s foreword Articles Ornaments of the Pit-Comb Ware could be notations of rhythmic patterns for the drum log Alexander Akulov The Pit-Comb Ware technocomplex existed in the northeastern Europe in the Neolithic period (about 6th – 2nd millennia BCE). The name was given after the characteristic way of decorating ceramic vessels typical of this technocomplex, […]
Africa Spectrum, Ahead of Print.
Africa Spectrum, Ahead of Print. With an increase in interactions between Kenya and China at all levels, transnational encounters in everyday life add shades and nuances to the understanding of these recent Africa–Asian encounters beyond the grand narr…
Over the past 30 years, participatory forestry reforms have been attempted across much of the world. Ostensibly, these have been attempts at rolling back the enclosures of forests that characterized the colonial era. However, a vast and still-growing b…
In recent decades, there has been a shift both globally and within Australia towards community engagement in protected area management. In Australia, this has manifested in Aboriginal participation and decision-making in a range of protected areas. One…
Big data are increasingly being used to understand complex social and economic challenges. While there is much to be learned from such approaches, in-place data remain necessary for a multidimensional understanding of neighbourhoods, and for sustainabl…
In 2019, the government of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) embarked on a Venezuelan Registration Exercise with over 16,000 Venezuelan nationals registered. The migratory flows such as the present experience have highlighted the weaknesses in the existing…
In this diverse world, every culture possesses its unique share of legends and myths that have captivated minds over countless generations. Let’s take a brief journey through the realms of global folklore, exploring the enchanting tales enriched with moral values, history, life lessons, and much more. Scandinavian Folklore: Where Magic Fuses with Reality Scandinavia offers […]
The post Glimpses into the Fascinating Realm of Global Folklore: A Broad Overview first appeared on Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics.
Cet article s’intéresse aux nourriture produites et consommées lors des fêtes religieuses et des rites de passage célébrés dans un village côtier du Sahel tunisien, Khniss, à une époque où la modernité n’avait pas encore transformé radicalement …
Journal of Extreme Anthropology
Over the ages, diverse cultures have given rise to numerous narratives. These traditional stories, known as folklore, hold the power to captivate, entertain, and enlighten like none other. Through this article, we will briefly meander through this fascinating realm, exploring various folklore topics that continue to enrich our cultural tapestry even today. Folklore: The Tapestry […]
The post Roaming Through the Realm of Folklore: A Journey Into the Heart of Our Collective Stories first appeared on Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics.
We are pleased to announce the latest publication of the International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, Vol. 21, No. 1.
All articles in this latest issue can be accessed via this link.
We take this opportunity to thank our contributors…
This article analyzes how autonomous more-than-human political communities emerge in practice. We study an agro-ecosystem in the Catalan Sub-Pyrenees, where a peasant land use cooperative runs a regenerative farm. Through interviews and observations, w…
Journal Name: Anthropological Journal of European CulturesVolume: 34Issue: 1Pages: 63-79
Journal Name: Social Anthropology/Anthropologie socialeVolume: 33Issue: 1Pages: 119-143
Journal Name: Anthropological Journal of European CulturesVolume: 34Issue: 1Pages: 37-48
Journal Name: Social Anthropology/Anthropologie socialeVolume: 33Issue: 1Pages: 87-101
Journal Name: Anthropological Journal of European CulturesVolume: 34Issue: 1Pages: 25-36
Journal Name: Learning and TeachingVolume: 18Issue: 1Pages: 87-111
Journal Name: Social Anthropology/Anthropologie socialeVolume: 33Issue: 1Pages: 102-114