Markets and religion – not family ties – shaped norms of fairness, punishment...
Members of large-scale, complex human societies have learned to play nice with strangers through the norms that are associated with market participation and world religions, and not solely due to an...
View ArticleUBC anthropologists help return iconic rock art to B.C. First Nation
By Basil Waugh A massive piece of Aboriginal rock art, transported across the province nearly a century ago to reside in Vancouver, is finally heading home. Adorned with carvings which may predate the...
View ArticleFour UBC professors appointed to Order of Canada
Four University of British Columbia professors, four alumni and two honorary degree recipients have been named to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. The ten UBC community...
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The race to save endangered languages
World languages promote diversity, creativity and cultural identity On the eve of International Mother Language Day on Feb. 21, UBC anthropologist and linguist Christine Schreyer discusses identity,...
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