Author Archives: Anna

I think one main difference between this ethnography and other ethnographies that we’ve read is that in Jason De Leon’s research, he incorporated methods of biological anthropology. Although it is not explained in detail in Chapter 7 or the Introduction, … Continue reading →

In this week’s ethnography, I am inspired by the focus of the research. Drugs is something really unfamiliar to me because I never had the experience of encountering drugs. The author’s approach of this topic is also quite thourough in … Continue reading →

I found Dixon’s approach to this topic interesting that she connects the individual phenomenon with the larger, broader view of the global healthcare system. It seems to me that this is a hard topic to deal with if putting it … Continue reading →

“Sharing a Room with Sparrows” interestingly focuses on time. I think it is especially interesting how Taneja noticed the switch between present, past tense, and future subjunctive, which is an really interesting perspective. I also have mixed feelings about the … Continue reading →

My first impression of Exceptional Violence is that the subject is not what I expected in ethnographies. How can you study violence but be ethical at the same time? That’s the first question that came up to me. However, while … Continue reading →

Aside from the methodology discussed in these two chapters, I really appreciate the inclusion of Internet and Ethnographic Research in the discussion because I do think internet is so important and crucial in modern day life. I am aware of … Continue reading →

Stylistically, the Introduction of the book provided a novel form of writing to me: the inclusion of poems within the discussion. I think this style is quite useful when dealing with phenomena or cultural practices that are formed and represented … Continue reading →