Tag: John Comaroff

  • Nation & World

    Crime, fear, and loathing

    In their book “The Truth about Crime,” Harvard Professors Jean and John Comaroff consider how shifts in attitudes toward criminality have contributed to the fear of other people, to racial violence, and to public distrust of government.

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Memories of Mandela

    Scholars, others gathered Tuesday to reflect on the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Mandela’s legacy

    Harvard South Africa specialists discuss the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the future of the country he changed.

    14 minutes
  • Nation & World

    A boost to international learning

    Harvard’s President’s Innovation Fund for International Experiences has provided a boost to four new programs, as well as providing renewal or extension funding to three other projects.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Thinking globally, differently

    Harvard students now represent more than 50 countries and a spectrum of cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. Because of that, teaching is changing too, said speakers at Conversations@FAS, a faculty forum.

    5 minutes