Dr. John Hartigan

Biography

John Hartigan is a cultural anthropologist with a focus on multispecies ethnography, particularly in relation to wild horses in Spain and bullfighting in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. He has conducted extensive fieldwork exploring the social structures and cultural narratives surrounding these subjects. His significant works include 'Shaving Beasts: Ritual Wild Horses Spain' which provides an in-depth view of the practices surrounding the shearing of wild horses and the cultural implications of such events. He has also authored 'Care of the Species: Cultivating Biodiversity Mexico Spain', which discusses the intersection of human and non-human racial ideas, particularly with maize species in Mexico. Hartigan has contributed to the understanding of race and class dynamics in urban settings through his books 'Racial Situations: Class Predicaments of Whiteness in Detroit' and 'Odd Tribes: Cultural Analysis of White People'. He has engaged in scholarship that integrates media studies and race, chronicling American narratives surrounding racial issues. As a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Hartigan continues to shape the discourse in anthropology with his innovative approach to cultural studies and his commitment to examining the roles of nonhumans in human cultural practices.

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