Anthropology roundup: R.I.P: Paul W. Friedrich

Paul W. Friedrich, anthropologist and linguist, 1927-2016 UChicago News Paul W. Friedrich, an anthropologist, linguist and poet whose sweeping scholarship ranged from agrarian reform in Mexico to Russian lyric poetry to ties between Thoreau’s Walden and Hindu scripture, died at his home on Aug. 11. He was 88 years old. The next evolution in biological … Read more

Cyberculture agenda: “World Leaders on Instagram 2016…

World Leaders on Instagram 2016 Executive Summary Most Followed World Leaders on Instagram What to Post? Accounts Worth Following Do they manage their own account? First, Let’s Take a Selfie About the Study Executive Summary Social Media, Smartphone Encryption, and Surrogate Motherhood  Slate Articles by Gabriel Roth Happy Friday, Slate Plus members! Here at Slate’s New … Read more