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Brad Weiss is a Professor of Anthropology at the College of William & Mary. His research focuses on cultural transformation, value systems, and the intersections of place, identity, and globalization. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1992) and has conducted extensive fieldwork in Tanzania and the United States. His work bridges topics like East African social dynamics, hip-hop culture, and contemporary food systems.
Education:
- PhD, Anthropology, University of Chicago (1992)
- MA, Anthropology, University of Chicago (1986)
- BA, Religion, Dartmouth College (1984), Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Research Interests:
- Value systems and cultural valuation
- Urban popular culture (e.g., hip-hop in Tanzania)
- Food studies (e.g., heritage breed pork in North Carolina)
- Globalization and local identity
Awards & Honors:
- ACLSON Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship (2003-2004)
- Doctoral Dissertation Awarded with Distinction (University of Chicago)
- Award-winning book: *Real Pigs: Shifting Values in the Field of Local Pork* (2016)
Grants & Service:
- Directed the Program in African Studies at William & Mary (2002-2006)
- Edited *Cultural Anthropology* (2019-2022) and *Journal of Religion in Africa* (2005-2008)
- Recipient of multiple research grants, including from the Wenner-Gren Foundation and NEH
Key Projects:
- Long-term ethnographic work in Tanzania, including studies of coffee production and urban barbershop culture
- Current research on North Carolina’s heritage breed pork industry and its cultural significance
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