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William (Bill) Durham is the Bing Professor of Human Biology (Emeritus) and a Senior Fellow (Emeritus) at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. He has dedicated his career to combining principles of evolution with efforts to sustain biological and cultural diversity, particularly focusing on social dimensions of environmental problems in Latin America. His fieldwork has taken him to Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Central American countries such as El Salvador and Costa Rica. Durham is a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Prize Fellowship and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research. His recent book, 'Exuberant Life: An Evolutionary Approach to Conservation in the Galápagos,' was recognized as a finalist for the 2022 PROSE Award. He has authored several influential publications, such as 'Scarcity and Survival in Central America,' 'Coevolution: Genes, Culture, and Human Diversity,' and has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Review of Anthropology. In addition to his academic appointments, he was the Founding Co-Director of the Center for Responsible Travel, a research organization that promotes environmentally sustainable travel-related practices.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
William Durham has been a faculty member focusing on human biology and environmental anthropology, emphasizing evolution and conservation.
Woods Institute • Stanford, CA, USA
Co-directed an initiative in Costa Rica to develop sustainability strategies.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Led research organization focused on promoting local livelihoods through responsible tourism.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Oversaw department activities and led academic initiatives.
Annual Review, Stanford • Stanford, CA, USA
Edited multiple volumes of the respected annual publication in anthropology.
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