James Pasto

James Pasto is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His academic work bridges interdisciplinary themes within cultural anthropology and critical social studies.

• Education: PhD from Cornell University.

His research focuses span religion, language, ethnicity, and nationalism, particularly analyzing dynamics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also explores Orientalism, post-colonialism, and American-Italian cultural intersections.

As a Senior Lecturer, Pasto contributes to teaching and academic discourse in Anthropology, emphasizing the interplay of cultural and political narratives in his areas of expertise.