Sunset on Lake Victoria with two boats bobbing on the waves. Taken by Matthew Stephens

Field Notes

Drawing on my academic heritage in the social sciences, this section is called Field Notes. It’s a mix of essays, ethnography, academic theory, independent research and analysis, and related blog entries.

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Ethnographic Observation: Rupa’s Mall

An ethnographic observations of Rupa’s Mall in Eldoret, Kenya, shows us that things can be both strange and familiar at the same time. This observation, originally submitted as an assignment for a Cultural Anthropology course, showcases the principles of observation and applies sociological and anthropological principles.

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