Catherine Besteman
Francis F. Bartlett and Ruth K. Bartlett Professor of Anthropology
Anthropology
Interested in how cultural diversity shapes human experience, past and present? Curious about what connects our lives with those of others around the globe?
Colby’s anthropology professors are eager to explore these topics with you.
About Anthropology
Anthropology students explore the great diversity of human social and cultural experience, complex social identities, and patterns of globalization, all of which are fundamental to understanding the workings of the world. Whether your interest is in local communities or global connections, anthropology offers tools for understanding how people everywhere both shape and are shaped by the dynamism of cross-cultural intersections, history, and meaning.
At Colby, we focus on cultural anthropology. Course topics range from the study of geographic regions to the analysis of global issues that affect and connect people to their livelihoods. Graduates of the program have a sophisticated understanding of complex cultural differences and the processes at work in today’s global economy. They are holistic thinkers and skilled communicators who can analyze social transformations and facilitate conversations between societies and across lines of class and ethnic diversity.
Faculty and Staff
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Chandra Bhimull
The Audrey Wade Hittinger Katz and Sheldon Toby Katz Associate Professor for Distinguished Teaching in Anthropology and African-American Studies; Chair of African-American Studies
Nadia El-Shaarawi
Associate Professor of Global Studies; Associate Chair of Global Studies
Britt Halvorson
Associate Professor of Anthropology; Chair of Anthropology
M. Suzanne Menair
Lecturer of Anthropology
Mary Beth Mills
Charles A. Dana Professor of Anthropology
Farah Qureshi
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Maple Razsa
Professor of Global Studies; Chair of Global Studies
Joshua Rubin
Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Winifred Tate
Professor of Anthropology
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