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Dr. Daniel Bass is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Asian Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, while serving as Senior Program Manager for the South Asia Program and Southwest Asia and North Africa Program. His work focuses on South Asian diasporas, particularly Up-country Tamils in Sri Lanka.
- Education: PhD in Anthropology (2004), MA in Anthropology (1998), MA in Asian Studies (1998), all from University of Michigan
- Current Roles: Senior Program Manager at Cornell, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Anthropology & Asian Studies
Dr. Bass's research explores ethnicity, citizenship, and identity formation in postcolonial contexts. His fieldwork in Sri Lanka's tea plantations examines how diasporic communities negotiate belonging in multi-ethnic societies. Key themes include:
- Historical development of Up-country Tamil identity
- Post-war reconciliation challenges
- Comparative diaspora studies (Fiji, Trinidad)
- Popular culture as identity marker
- Religious influences on ethnic politics
Publications span two decades covering topics like census politics, plantation rumors, and agency in conflict. His 2012 book Everyday Ethnicity in Sri Lanka remains a foundational text in Tamil identity studies. Dr. Bass's work has been cited across disciplines including:
- Political Anthropology
- South Asian Studies
- Diaspora Research
- Post-conflict Reconstruction
- Ethnic Nationalism
- Cultural Geography
Contact: dmb46@cornell.edu | Phone: 607-255-8923
