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Peter Redfield is a Professor of Anthropology and History at the University of Southern California, holding the Robert F. Erburu Chair in Ethics, Globalization, and Development. A trained cultural anthropologist, Redfield's work is deeply engaged with the intersections of science, technology, and medicine within colonial and postcolonial contexts. He authored 'Life Crisis: Ethical Journey Doctors Without Borders' and 'Space Tropics: Convicts Rockets French Guiana', both published by the University of California Press. His research interests encompass medical anthropology, science and technology studies, and humanitarianism, particularly in connection with non-governmental organizations and global health. Redfield's work has involved comparative studies related to the European space program in French Guiana and the historical implications of colonial practices within that region. His fieldwork has taken him to various locations including Uganda and Europe, where he has collaborated with organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières. Additionally, he has held significant academic appointments at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he progressed from Assistant Professor to Professor, and has been involved in numerous visiting scholar roles. His current research focuses on innovative humanitarian design and ethical considerations surrounding interventions aimed at saving lives in complex sociopolitical contexts.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Robert F. Erburu Chair in Ethics, Globalization, and Development.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC
Tenured faculty position in Anthropology.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC
Appointment in Anthropology.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC
Tenure track appointment in Anthropology.
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD
Research role in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Engaged in research in Anthropology.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Department of History, Cultural Studies of Science, Technology, and Medicine.
Deep Springs College • Deep Springs, CA
Teaching role in Social Science.
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