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    Gene Ammarell

    Associate Professor Emeritus, Anthropology, Ohio University

    Gene Ammarell is an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Salt Lake Community College, a position he held from August 2019 to June 2021.3 He is also recognized as an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University, where he has had a long academic career focusing on various aspects of anthropology, particularly political ecology and maritime cultures.14

    Education and Academic Background

    • Ph.D. in Anthropology from Yale University (1994), awarded with distinction.
    • M.Phil. in Anthropology from Yale University (1993).
    • M.S. in Basic Science from the University of Colorado (1982).
    • B.S. in Education from the University of Colorado (1968).

    Research Interests

    Ammarell's research primarily revolves around:

    • Political Ecology: Examining the interactions between human societies and their environments.
    • Cognitive Anthropology: Investigating how cultural knowledge is structured and transmitted.
    • Maritime Cultures: Focusing on the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, particularly their navigational practices and shipbuilding techniques.

    He has published several works, including books and journal articles that explore these themes, contributing significantly to the understanding of cultural and social changes within maritime societies.12

    Professional Service

    Ammarell has served as a visiting professor at Hasanuddin University in Indonesia and has been involved with various academic boards related to Indonesian studies. His professional affiliations include memberships in organizations such as the American Institute for Indonesian Studies and the Association for Asian Studies.12

    In summary, Gene Ammarell is a seasoned academic with extensive experience in anthropology, particularly in areas concerning cultural practices related to navigation and environmental sustainability among maritime communities.

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