Notes from the Field

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Destroying Nohmul

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douglas reeser
Claire Novotny


Heritage Distancing and an Ancient Mayan Site in Belize The bulldozing and destruction of the ancient Maya site at Nohmul,…More










































































































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Speaking in Proverbs

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douglas carl reeser


Language and Everyday Life in Belize “De higher monkey climb, de more e expose.” After a few months back in…More










































































































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Why am I in Belize? Relationships, Identity, and Home in the Field

“What made you come to Belize?” “Why aren’t you working in your own country? I know there are problems there…More










































































































Posted in March, Opinion | Tagged | Leave a comment
Infrastructural Violence and the Belizean Health System

Life in the southern Toledo District of Belize is full of contradictions. It has a tropical climate, and the beautiful…More










































































































Posted in January, Opinion | Tagged | Leave a comment
An aerial view of the Punta Gorda Town in southern Belize, where the author is conducting research on health and health services. Photo by douglas c reeser.

Scandals Under the Sun

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douglas carl reeser


McAfee, Indigenous Knowledge, and Corruption in Belize Thanks in large part to the adventures of anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee,…More










































































































Posted in December, Opinion | Tagged | 1 Response
University of Belize, Toledo Campus ~ The local university can be a great source for interested and motivated research assistants. Photo courtesy of the University of Belize

A major aspect of my research in Belize involves trying to get an understanding of how families manage their health,…More










































































































Posted in November, Opinion | Tagged | Leave a comment
Do the Reichel-Dolmatoff revelations mean more troubled waters for anthropology? Photo by douglas reeser.

Legacy Under Fire

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Federico Cintrón Moscoso


The Work of Reichel-Dolmatoff and His Nazi Past At the beginning of August, a video was uploaded onto YouTube (read…More










































































































Posted in October, Opinion | Tagged | Leave a comment
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Where are the Activists?

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douglas carl reeser
Columnist


On a recent morning, while writing at my computer and having some coffee, I received a surprising text message from…More










































































































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A young purveyor of "bucket food" riding to her next customer in the small town of Punta Gorda, Belize. Photo courtesy of douglas reeser.

I love food. I like to eat and I like to cook. I like to eat what other people have…More










































































































Posted in July, Opinion | Tagged | Leave a comment
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“Oh, there’s lat’a ghost down deh.” “A lot of what?” I asked, wanting to be sure I understood the statement…More










































































































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