Dr. Sylvia Yanagisako

Biography

Sylvia Yanagisako is the Edward Clark Crossett Professor of Humanistic Studies and Professor of Anthropology, Emerita at Stanford University. She currently holds the position of Centennial Professor in Anthropology at the London School of Economics from 2023 to 2026. Her research has centered on cultural dynamics, kinship, gender, work, and capitalism, contributing significant publications in these fields. Her recent work includes the book 'Fabricating Transnational Capitalism: Collaborative Ethnography of Italian-Chinese Global Fashion' published by Duke University Press in 2019, which she co-authored with Lisa Rofel. This book explores transnational relationships in the Italian-Chinese textile and garment industry. Yanagisako is also engaged in research related to sea level rise and seashore management in Hawai’i, focusing on family legacies. Throughout her career, she has served in various administrative roles at Stanford, including Chair of the Department of Anthropology and the Program in Feminist Studies. She has received numerous accolades including the Centennial Professor title and has been active in professional organizations in the field of anthropology, contributing to various editorial boards and committees.

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