Walter E. Little

Walter E. Little is a Professor at the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies, University at Albany, SUNY. He is a cultural anthropologist specializing in multi-sited ethnographic research in Guatemala and Mexico, with a focus on identity politics, heritage, tourism, and transnational economic practices.

His research interests include:

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnography
• Politics of Identity
• Economic Anthropology
• Heritage and Tourism
• Transnational Trade of Handicrafts

Little's recent publications center on issues of urban economies and cultural identity in the Global South. His work, including Mayas in the Marketplace and Street Economies in the Urban Global South, reflects a strong engagement with indigenous communities, economic marginalization, and the commodification of culture. These works emphasize ethnographic depth and critical analysis of heritage and informal economies.

His scientific awards include:

• Best Book of 2005 from the New England Council for Latin American Studies
• Society for the Anthropology of Work Book Prize in 2014

He co-directs the Globalization Studies Program at the University at Albany and is the president of the Society for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology, reflecting his leadership in the academic community. There is no indication of advising roles or grants in the available text. No labs or research teams are mentioned.