Standing on the Shoulders of Ancestors: The Emergence of Nutritional Anthropology in the Twentieth Century

ABSTRACT As we celebrate half a century as an important field in anthropology, nutritional anthropologists will benefit from a deeper understanding of our methodological and theoretical roots. This article highlights the founding scholars in our field and demonstrates that their work remains relevant decades later.

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Culture Agriculture Food and Environment
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2026-04-26
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cuag.70022
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Race, Genetics, and Society
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Standing on the Shoulders of Ancestors: The Emergence of Nutritional Anthropology in the Twentieth Century

Miriam S. Chaiken
Culture Agriculture Food and Environment
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Standing on the Shoulders of Ancestors: The Emergence of Nutritional Anthropology in the Twentieth Century

Miriam S. Chaiken
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ABSTRACT As we celebrate half a century as an important field in anthropology, nutritional anthropologists will benefit from a deeper understanding of our methodological and theoretical roots. This article highlights the founding scholars in our field and demonstrates that their work remains relevant decades later.

Culture Agriculture Food and Environment
New Mexico State University (US)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Race, Genetics, and Society
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