Audrey C. Shalinsky

Education and Background

1979 PhD Harvard University, Anthropology.

1975 MA Harvard University, Anthropology.

1973 BA University of Chicago, Anthropology.

Originally I am a "flatlander" from Kansas City where everything is said to be up to date, but I have lived in Laramie since 1980.

Research interests

My main focus is on Afghanistan and Central Asia. I have also worked with Afghan refugees in Pakistan. I have been involved in this research area for over twenty years. In addition, I have a secondary research focus on American culture especially pageantry and performance events that are part of community celebrations. Recently I have started work on an anthropology and education project. With a colleague in education, I am completing an ethnographic study of a school - university partnership.

Teaching interests

Anthropology of Religion, Psychological Anthropology, Anthropology of Gender, Middle East area studies, culture change studies, writing and ethnographic methods

Personal interests

I am celebrating 25 years at the University of Wyoming.

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