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5-0040 THINKING THROUGH NGOs: HOW NGO STUDIES CONTRIBUTE TO ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY
Saturday, November 19, 2011: 08:00-09:45

Abstract not available in preliminary program.

This session would be of particular interest to:
Practicing and Applied Anthropologists, Teachers of Anthropology in Community Colleges, Students

Organizers:  Mark A Schuller (York College (CUNY))
Chairs:  David Lewis (London School of Economics)
Discussants:  Marc Edelman (Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center)
08:00
Studying NGOs As Portals Into Theoretical Debates within Anthropology: Some Reflections
David Lewis (London School of Economics)
08:15
The Virtuous Neutrality of the NGO: Winning Moral Authority In Oakland, California
Amanda Lashaw (University of California, Berkeley)
08:30
Trickle-Down Imperialism: Insights of Studying NGOs for Understanding Power
Mark A Schuller (York College (CUNY))
08:45
Creating Environmental Subjects: Understanding Communities and NGOs In Papua New Guinea
Catherine Benson (University of Michigan)
09:00
Tracing Culture Through NGOs
Laurie A Occhipinti (Clarion University)
09:15
Discussant
Marc Edelman (Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center)
09:30
Discussion
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