Why Metrics Cannot Measure Research Quality: A Response to the HEFCE Consultation
We re-post here the reponse to the Higher Education Funding Council for England written by Dr Meera Sabaratnam (SOAS) and […]
From Maya enthusiast to Occupy activist: Allegra meets David Graeber REDUX
David Graeber (1961) is the author of several books on theories of value, social thory and anarchism, including the award-winning
Recent publications on #ECONOMICS: Reviewers WANTED!
Dear Readers, in the context of its thematic week, Allegra put together this curated list of recent publications, all related
What do anthropologists have to say about economics?
If, like us at Allie, you feel lost in translation when it comes to #economics, this thematic week is just
Share your experience on Allegra!
The summer is coming…anthros are packing their suitcases, getting prepared for some weeks of fieldwork in remote and less remote
#CHILL – with La Newsletter!
As most of Allegra’s friends likely know by now, the action on our humble website is merely a fraction of
EVENTS, PAPERS & CALLS!
It is again time for an update on ALL the academic fun forthcoming in our fabulous field of anthropology (and
INTRODUCING: Felix Girke – MC #EASA 2014!
ALLEGRA: Felix Girke – we are thrilled to be officially welcoming you as Allegra’s Master of Ceremonies for both for
Time to #CHILL!
MAN – it sure has been an active fortnight with first #anthroislam and then #body – we find our heads
Beards, Farts, Drugs & Eye Movements
Although we are still recovering from #anthroislam, today we start a brand new thematic week – call us crazy if