title: An anthropologist in unexpected places: An Interview with Philippe Bourgois.
abstract: Much contemporary anthropology has turned away from exclusive focus on so-called "primitive" tribes in far-away places. The study of urban people has become more prominent, and some researchers have also turned their gaze towards marginalized minorities in their communities. Philippe Bourgois is an example of this. He is well known for studying crack dealers in East Harlem, New York (In Search of Respect) and homeless heroin addicts in San Francisco (Righteous Dopefiend). Kula Kula was lucky enough to catch him in his office, and had a chat via skype.
authors.forename: Johan Henrik
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Knutsen