Dr. Catherine Lutz

Biography

Catherine Lutz is the Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Professor Emerita of Anthropology and International Studies at Brown University. Her research engages with a diverse array of topics, particularly focusing on the intersections of military, war, and society within cultural contexts. Over the past 25 years, she has concentrated on issues related to militarization and its effects on social life, including the societal impact of military practices in areas such as North Carolina, Guam, and South Korea. Her work critically analyzes how military spending and action can reshape communities politically and culturally. In addition to her scholarly contributions, she is involved in service with various activist organizations, examining social change through a critical anthropological lens. Lutz has authored and edited numerous publications, particularly in the areas of the cultural history of photography, race, and the emotional dynamics of warfare. She has explored the relevance of anthropological research to contemporary social issues, often focusing on critical theory and ethnographic methods.

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