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Michael Herzfeld is the Ernest E. Monrad Professor of Social Sciences Emeritus at Harvard University, where he has significantly contributed to the field of anthropology. He has also held prestigious positions such as the IIAS Visiting Professor in Critical Heritage Studies at Leiden University and is a member of the doctoral program in Beni Culturali, Formazione e Territorio at the University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata.’ Herzfeld has authored thirteen books, including 'Subversive Archaism: Troubling Traditionalist Politics and National Heritage', published in 2022, showcasing his insightful analysis of cultural dynamics. His work primarily investigates themes of historic conservation, gentrification, nationalism, bureaucracy, and crypto-colonialism across various countries including Greece, Italy, and Thailand. In addition to his research, he has produced ethnographic films and served as the editor for several academic journals. Herzfeld’s extensive contributions to anthropological thought make him a prominent figure in the academic community.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).