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Louis C. Forline is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research primarily focuses on indigenous and peasant communities in the Brazilian Amazon, examining cultural transitions, environmental interactions, and socio-political dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Forline's research explores:
- Indigenous ethnology and cultural transitions among contacted groups
- Ecological anthropology and sustainable resource management
- Impacts of development projects on Amazonian communities
- Nutritional studies across indigenous and peasant populations
- Racial-ethnic identity formations in Brazil
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Amazonian indigenous groups, particularly the Guajá people, with recurring themes of cultural adaptation, environmental sustainability, and post-contact transitions. Methodologically, his work combines ethnographic fieldwork with historical analysis across ecological, nutritional, and political dimensions.
Research support includes grants from:
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- The Explorers Club
- University of Nevada, Reno
