The Bitter Side of Cocoa Production
An anthropologist works to give producers a voice in the chocolate industry, taking a lesson from high-end coffee, wine, and cheese.
The Bitter Side of Cocoa Production
Culture
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The Life and Meaning of Margaret Mead
The famous anthropologist argued that non-Western cultures offered alternative, often better, ways to be human. Why was she so vilified for it?
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Why Face Masks Are Going Viral
As the new coronavirus epidemic spreads, more and more people are wearing surgical masks—despite their questionable effectiveness. An anthropologist explores the reasons why.
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The Double Life of Coca
In South America, countries struggle to protect traditional uses of coca while decreasing its currency in the addiction- and crime-addled cocaine trade.
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Corporate “Sorcerers” Reveal the Magical Power of Capitalism
A company’s appropriation of an Indigenous ritual highlights the power of businesses to destroy traditions, community ties, and ecosystems.
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Why Targeting Heritage Is a Crime Against Humanity
Trump’s threats to Iran’s cultural treasures are the latest in a long history of such tactics. Thousands of artistic and architectural marvels have been destroyed in wars—a travesty that must be stopped.