Author Archives: germanis

I enjoyed reflecting on the theme of care in Delivering Health: Midwifery and Development in Mexico. I think something to take away from this reading is that it is important to expand the way we think about care. Systems of … Continue reading →

I enjoyed Shange’s writing style. I liked the way that she weaved her observations in and out of her analyses and discussions. This “storytelling” aspect of her work made the reading very engaging and proved valuable for supporting the larger … Continue reading →

There were two aspects of Tsing’s writing that stood out to me. The first was her emphasis on observation. Before the prologue, Tsing writes that “research categories develop with the research, not before it.” This captures the sheer essence of … Continue reading →