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Dr. Michael A. Di Giovine is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on global mobilities (including tourism, pilgrimage, and immigration), cultural heritage, foodways, and religion. He is a founding board member of the Tourism-Contact-Culture research network and the American Anthropological Association’s Anthropology of Tourism Interest Group, where he currently serves as Program Chair.
- Key Research Areas: Global mobilities, UNESCO World Heritage, culinary heritage, religious pilgrimage
- Editorial Roles: Co-editor of book series 'Anthropology of Tourism: Heritage, Mobility and Society'
- Leadership: Member of AAA Task Force on Cultural Heritage
His work explores how tourism and migration reshape cultural identities, with a focus on authenticity, heritage commodification, and sacred journeys. He has co-edited volumes like Edible Identities: Food as Cultural Heritage and The Seductions of Pilgrimage, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of anthropology, heritage studies, and tourism.
- Scientific Awards: Honorary Fellow (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Dr. Di Giovine actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation, including sessions on gastronomic heritage and culinary authenticity in global contexts.
