This book uses controversies as a gateway through which to explore the origins, ethics, key
moments, and people in the history of anthropology. It draws on a variety of cases including …

In this article, I argue that the transformative learning potential of anthropology can be
achieved only if emotions of anthropologists in the field are understood, articulated and …

In this chapter we argue that the 'common sense'ways of thinking in the engineering
community need to be transformed if we are to engage in a meaningful way–that is, to …

Although intended to improve students' intercultural competence and global-mindedness,
study tours can reinforce assumptions and accentuate social and political hierarchies. Study …

The need for capacity building of municipal councillors, particularly women, is well
established. This article outlines an approach to" empowering" women municipal councillors …

This article critically reflects on anti-racist and anthropological teaching practices in a
widening participation university. It argues that to make meaningful change to entrenched …

In this paper I argue that transformative fieldwork can and should be a pillar of an
undergraduate education in anthropology. By transformative fieldwork, I mean long-or …

Although extensively advertised as a positive practice that enhances students' intercultural
competencies, internship programs have been increasingly criticised for reinforcing …

Since the 1980s physiotherapy has shifted concerns towards cultural, economic,
philosophical, political and social questions, and more flexible ways of speaking about and …

There are differences between the typical optimism of engineers regarding the benefits of
development and the more skeptical views that have become common among …