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Sara Shneiderman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on the socio-cultural dynamics of ethnographic communities, with particular attention to the Himalayas and South Asia, including Nepal and India. She explores themes such as social transformation, citizenship, belonging, ethnic identities, and land use. Dr. Shneiderman's notable publications include her book "Rituals of Ethnicity: Thangmi Identities in Nepal and India" published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2015, which delves into the ethnic and national identities of the Thangmi people. Her extensive research is supported by various grants including the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fulbright Foundation. Dr. Shneiderman's academic journey includes a PhD and MA from Cornell University and a BA from Brown University. She has previous appointments at Yale University and St Catharine's College at the University of Cambridge. Current projects include a focus on Nepal's post-earthquake reconstruction and trans-Himalayan citizenship issues, alongside collaborative efforts with institutions like the University of Toronto and Yale University.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Anthropology focused on the Himalayas and sociopolitical dynamics.
Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Conducted research and taught in South Asian Studies.
St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Engaged in research on social transformations in South Asia.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.