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Bruce Mannheim is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He specializes in linguistic anthropology, focusing on Quechua languages and their sociocultural dimensions. His work explores the intersection of language, politics, and history in the Andean region.
Education:
- B.A., City College of New York, 1972
- M.A., University of Chicago, 1977
- Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1983
Research Interests: Mannheim’s research centers on Quechua linguistics, the politics of language use, and historical ethnography. He investigates how language shapes cultural practices and vice versa, with a focus on the Andean region’s colonial and contemporary contexts.
Awards:
- President, Society for Latin American Anthropology (1999–2000)
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow (1995–1996)
- John Simon Guggenheim Fellow
Grants & Leadership:
- Directed the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1997–1999)
- Recipient of multiple research grants from the National Science Foundation and other institutions
Labs/Initiatives: Co-organizes workshops on Andean social conflict and pragmatics, and oversees Quechua language programs at the University of Michigan.
