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Appleton Private University se enorgullece en presentar el primer número del segundo año de su boletín de antropología, "Interwined Worlds."
El boletín comienza con «Modernidad en la Noche de la Historia del Ocio Nocturno», de D. José García Velázquez
A continuación, Velázquez también es autor de «Evolución del Lóbulo Frontal en el Género Homo»
Homo sapiens con los chimpancés y los neandertales, destacando la plasticidad cognitiva única de nuestra especie y su capacidad para la innovación cultural
El boletín aborda después un acuciante problema ético en «Antropología Invasiva: Consecuencias Sociales, Sanitarias y Políticas del Contacto Forzado con Pueblos en Aislamiento», coescrito por el Dr. José Manuel Castelo-Appleton y el Dr. José David Mendoza Álvarez
Seguidamente, los mismos autores exploran los límites del consenso científico en «Antropología y Arqueología «Oculta»: OOPArts, Reliquias y Criptozoología: un Enfoque Crítico».
El artículo final, «Antropología y Arqueología Espacial ante el Contacto Hipotético con Civilizaciones Extraterrestres», mira a las estrellas
Este número de "Interwined Worlds" ofrece un fascinante viaje a través del diverso y cambiante panorama de la investigación antropológica, desde las pistas de baile de las ciudades modernas hasta los confines del espacio.
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Appleton Private University is proud to present the first issue of the second year of its anthropology bulletin, "Interwined Worlds." This edition continues its tradition of exploring the frontiers of anthropology and archaeology with a collection of five insightful and stimulating articles that challenge conventional perspectives.
The bulletin begins with "Modernity in the Night of the History of Nightlife," by D. José García Velázquez. This work examines nightlife as a unique space for analyzing the ideological and consumerist structures of modern society from the 1920s to today. Through a multidisciplinary lens, it explores how nightlife reflects intergenerational tensions and the construction of identity through music, fashion, and dance.
Next, Velázquez also authors "Evolution of the Frontal Lobe in the Genus Homo," a critical analysis of how morphological and functional changes in the frontal lobe led to complex cognitive abilities. The article compares Homo sapiens with chimpanzees and Neanderthals, highlighting our species' unique cognitive plasticity and its capacity for cultural innovation.
The bulletin then addresses a pressing ethical issue in "Invasive Anthropology: Social, Health, and Political Consequences of Forced Contact with Peoples in Isolation," co-authored by Dr. José Manuel Castelo-Appleton and Dr. José David Mendoza Álvarez. This article critically reviews historical and recent cases of unregulated contact with isolated indigenous peoples, from the Amazon to the Andaman Islands. It argues that such intrusions reproduce a colonial logic, leading to devastating epidemics, loss of autonomy, and even demographic collapse, and proposes a framework that prioritizes prevention and autonomy.
Following this, the same authors explore the limits of scientific consensus in "Anthropology and 'Hidden' Archaeology: OOPArts, Relics, and Cryptozoology: A Critical Approach." This piece delves into the world of out-of-place artifacts (OOPArts), the search for biblical relics, and the study of cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. The article analyzes the often-flawed methodologies used and proposes criteria to separate plausible hypotheses from pseudoscience, while also examining the social impact of these "occult" narratives.
The final article, "Anthropology and Space Archaeology in the Face of Hypothetical Contact with Extraterrestrial Civilizations," looks to the stars. Authored by Dr. José David Mendoza Álvarez and Dr. José Manuel Castelo-Appleton, it uses a hypothetical scenario to explore the cultural and ethical implications of extraterrestrial contact. The work critically analyzes Stephen Hawking's famous warning about the risk of colonization and contrasts it with other perspectives, offering a realistic and non-sensationalist discussion on how humanity might prepare for such a paradigm-shifting event.
This issue of "Interwined Worlds" offers a fascinating journey through the diverse and changing landscape of anthropological research, from the dance floors of modern cities to the outer reaches of space.