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AES is a section of the American Anthropological Association.

Research Snapshots

Technical instructions for assembling radiation‐monitoring devices at a 2016 workshop held by a Japanese citizen science network. ()

Islamic teacher and popular preacher Ustazah Fatimah Syarha (gesticulating) with one of her regular study groups. International Islamic University Malaysia campus, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, February 5, 2017. ()

Talismans sold in the Tajrish bazaar in northern Tehran. The sign above lists their functions as “sorcery cancellation, problem solving, sustenance, love and affection, deflecting calamities, the evil eye.” Each packet includes a folded paper talisman with printed text and designs, and a separate sheet with instructions on how to use it. ()

Latest News

Jun 21, 2019

Winners of 2019 AES Graduate Student Research Grant announced

Feb 03, 2019

AES Editorial Intern Program: Call for Applications 2019

Jan 30, 2019

CFP: AES Small Grants Competition 2019