Dr Marranci's anthropology channel
Dr Marranci's podcast channel devoted to observe the world through the anthropological lens. Comments about world events, opinions and fieldwork experiences.
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Palestine, Israel, Middle East
In this episode I discuss the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process and the reasons for which, if what Gregory Bateson called schismogenesis is not addressed, there is very few hope that the conflict might be resolved.
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multiculturalism, Islam, politicians
This is a series of episodes that will debate whether multiculturalism has failed or not in both Europe and Southeast Asia
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Iraq, Afghanistan, war
This episode discusses one aspect of contemporary war which has been often been overlooked by both academics and journalists: the case of the pharmaceutical industry and its expansion during the Afghan and Iraq wars.
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Libya, tribes, Arab Spring
In this episode I discuss the Libyan revolt and the, not so often highlighted, extreme tribal segmentation within the region. In which way will such divisions among tribes and clans may affect the future of the country?
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Terrorism, Anders Breivik, Islam
The episode, starting from Anders Breivik's act of terrorism, discusses the different perceptions of perpetrators of terrorism and the reasons behind them.
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Singapore, Europe, curry
Starting from a specific example in Singapore and through a comparative approach with Europe, this podcast tries to explain the hidden consequences of what may appear to be a simple cultural defense which in reality covers serious, and potentially dangerous, social tensions and fears.
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Marranci, anthropology, Islam
This is an introduction about me and my future phonecasts
