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Julia Elyachar is an award-winning author, anthropologist, and political economist specializing in anthropology, economics, and Middle Eastern studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University in Anthropology and has served as an associate professor at Princeton University in the Department of Anthropology and the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies. Elyachar's research focuses on economic development and the role of debt in historical and contemporary societies, particularly in the Middle East. Her work integrates fine-grained ethnography with theoretical inquiry, exploring the nuances of markets, finance, and global commerce. Elyachar has published several notable works including 'Markets of Dispossession: NGOs, Economic Development, and the State in Cairo,' co-winning the American Ethnological Society's Book Prize, and her forthcoming book titled 'Semi-Civilized: Coloniality, Finance, and Embodied Sovereignty in Cairo.' She frequently contributes to academic journals and public-facing platforms, discussing issues surrounding debt, economic dependencies, and historical legacies. Elyachar has delivered lectures and presentations globally, reflecting her commitment to addressing critical social issues through her teaching and writing.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ, USA
Teaching and researching in anthropology and political economy.
Dignity Debt Network •
Engaged in research initiatives focused on economic issues and social theory.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.