Acknowledgments

This conference is organized by the faculty of the Programs in Anthropology at Teachers College, Columbia University---Professors Bartlett, Bond, Comitas, and Varenne. Part of the impetus for the conference came from two students, Dr. Amina Tawasil and Michael Scroggins. Expert help in the planning and running of the event comes from our secretary, Ms. Bridget Bartolini, and a graduate assistant, Ms. Polly Cancro.

This event is partially supported by a grant from Teachers College through the Provost Investment Fund, as well as by the Office of Alumni Services.

We are most grateful to all who are making this event possible.