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Jerome Rousseau is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, specializing in the study of indigenous societies of Borneo. He holds a B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Université de Montréal (1968, 1969) and the University of Cambridge (1974). His research focuses on cultural anthropology, social stratification, and religious practices among Borneo communities, including the Kayan and Kenyah peoples. Key themes include ancestral rituals, social organization, and the impact of historical and colonial processes on indigenous cultures.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1968)
- M.A. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1969)
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (1974)
Research Interests: Rousseau’s work explores the intersection of cultural identity, social structure, and historical change in Southeast Asia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics such as Kayan religion, Borneo nomadism, and the dynamics of ethnic communities. His analyses often address themes like reciprocity, ritual practices, and the evolution of social inequality in indigenous societies.
Publications: His prolific output includes monographs and articles on Borneo ethnography, such as Kayan Religion (2022), Brief Encounter: Reciprocity Between Inuit Hunters and Martin Frobisher (2009), and Rethinking social evolution: the perspective from middle-range societies (2006). These works highlight his expertise in cultural evolution, ritual systems, and colonial interactions.
Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts.
Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants are mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily through research and publications.
Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are noted, though his work engages with broader anthropological networks and field research collaborations.
