Dr. John Hartigan

Biography

John Hartigan Jr. is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin and serves as the director of the Américo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies. An anthropologist with a focus on the cultural ties between Spain, Mexico, and Peru, Hartigan explores how myths from these countries can apply to contemporary crises, aiming to generate imaginative responses. His research includes a collaborative project that investigates ancient Mayan cosmology, depicting the fate of sacrificed Mayan warriors and their resurrection through digital means. He is also a novelist, with works that blend fantasy and history, enriched by magical realism and grounded in detailed naturalist perspectives. His novel that intertwines the Spanish Armada and Irish history reflects a deep connection to the Celtic past shared by these regions. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has published several significant works in the field, including titles issued by the University of Minnesota Press.

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