Paul Stoller Ph.D.

About

Paul Stoller, Ph.D., is a professor of Anthropology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of 15 books (monographs, memoirs, a biography and three novels. In 1994 he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. In 2013 King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden awarded him the Anders Retzius Gold Medal in Anthropology in recognition of his scientific contributions to anthropology. In 2015 The American Anthropological Association awarded him its Anthropology in Media of Award in recognition of his public scholarship. His recent book, Yaya's Story: The Quest for Well Being in the World reflects his current research on the cultural dimensions of well being.

Books by Paul Stoller Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How to Confront the Existential Challenges of Late Life

A Personal Perspective: How can one sustain meaning in the sunset of life?

Searching for the Wings of the Wind in New York City

Personal Perspective: For Dogon people, the “wings of the wind” is a symbolic reaffirmation of the life cycle, compelling them to ponder life, death, and rebirth.

Lessons From West Africa About Identity and the Life-Course

A Personal Perspective: In uncertain times what are our social obligations to one another and to the world?

The Doldrums

How can we cope with the stress of living through the doldrums of contemporary social life? Recognition of and respect for the wisdom of indigenous peoples is a way forward.

Finding Well-Being When Dealing With Immobility

Throughout the world, steps are a challenge to millions of people who are physically impaired. How do those with immobility face their challenges with grace and dignity?

The Arts Can Propel Us From a Stressful Present to a More Humane Future

A Personal Perspective: In a troubled world, music, poetry, and sensuous prose can show us a way toward a more humane future.

Lessons from the Edge of the African Bush

A Personal Perspective: What can indigenous elders teach us about human survival? Recognizing the importance of indigenous wisdom is an essential lesson in human viability.

The Future Is Looming

What does the future hold for us in times of COVID-19 and the violence of hate? Will we follow the wise teachings of indigenous elders?

Moving Forward: An Anniversary of Love and Reflection

Even in the pandemic, an appreciation of nature and the "little things" can make life a bit sweeter.

Coronavirus and the Wisdom of Others

How a deficit of everyday American altruism is killing us in the age of COVID-19.