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Naomi McPherson

Affiliation: Okanagan

Naomi McPherson is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, in Kelowna., BC. Naomi is an established scholar, with extensive fieldwork experience in New Britain (Papua New Guinea), the author of ‘In Colonial New Guinea: Anthropological Perspectives’, and is also the new Editor-in-Chief of Anthropologica.

Books by Naomi McPherson

Anthropology of Mothering

Edited by Naomi McPherson, Michelle Walks

In anthropology, cross-cultural research is fundamental. In relation to “mothering,” cross-cultural research becomes enlightening, not only to understand the practices of so-called Others, but also to understanding ourselves. The Anthropology of Mothering has developed fairly unnoticed until the last couple of years, when an increase of research, attention, and respect has suddenly appeared. In this light, An Anthropology of Mothering draws attention to recent anthropological research… (more information)