Gerald Sider

Gerald Sider is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA (Honors) from the University of Pennsylvania (1959), MA from the University of Toronto (1960), and PhD from the New School for Social Research (1971). His research focuses on state trajectories, indigenous identities, race, and historical anthropology. Current projects include analyzing state failure across Mesopotamia, early China, and feudal Europe, and comparative studies of marginalized groups labeled 'barbarians'/'terrorists.' He has authored/co-authored books like *Skin for Skin* (2014) and edited volumes on native political struggles. His work bridges anthropology and history, emphasizing interdisciplinary synthesis and critical engagement with power structures.

His research interests include the intersection of daily life, state policies, and economic organization. Recent projects address the aftermath of pandemics (1918 Spanish Flu, 14th-century Bubonic Plague) and the production of race post-1960s Civil Rights Acts. He has contributed to journals like *Oceania*, *Dialectical Anthropology*, and *Anthropologica*, exploring themes such as indigenous livelihoods, cultural production, and colonial legacies.

Sider’s publications span 40+ years, reflecting deep engagement with marginalized communities and critical theoretical frameworks. His work challenges disciplinary boundaries, advocating for anthropological praxis that addresses contemporary inequalities. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his work has received institutional recognition (e.g., distinguished lectures).