Stories That
Matter

A deeply personal memoir of survival, resilience, and healing. Hostage recounts Mimi Nichter’s experience of surviving one of the first major international airline hijackings and her decades-long journey toward understanding trauma, memory, and resilience.

An insightful collection of case studies exploring the intersection of anthropology, culture, and global health across South Asia. Through real-world research and lived experiences, this book examines how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape health outcomes and healthcare practices.

An award-winning exploration of body image, dieting and the powerful conversations that shape how girls think about food, weight and self-worth, Through years of ethnographic research, Fat Talk uncovers the cultural messages that influence families and generations alike. This book, published by Harvard University Press, was awarded the prestigious Margaret Mead Award from the Society for Applied Anthropology for a book that makes anthropology accessible to a wide public audience.

An eye-opening exploration of the hidden culture of social smoking among college students. Drawing on years of ethnographic research, Lighting Up examines why young adults smoke socially, how tobacco use becomes part of identity and belonging, and what these behaviors reveal about campus life and contemporary culture.

An insightful exploration of how young adults create, curate, and navigate identity in an increasingly digital world. Through ethnographic research and personal narratives, this book reveals the hidden pressures and contradictions of living life online.