Charles Dunbar is an anthropologist. He studies a lot of things, be it fandom, anime culture, the supernatural or mysterious men in blue boxes. He received his MA in Sociocultural Anthropology in 2011, after utilizing ancient Mayan techniques to hypnotize his department into believing that he was, in fact, the reincarnation of Victor Turner. His thesis, entitled “Pilgrimage, Pageantry and Fan Communities," was published soon after, and focused on anime convention participation, including stereotyping, spending habits, cosplay and con culture.
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Thursday, April 5
Cool Japan: Animation in Japan
Time:
9:00 pm
Presenter:
Charles Lex Dunbar
Location:
358 Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center along with Pitt Anime Club and Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society
Contact:
Lynn Kawaratani
Contact Email:
lyk12@pitt.edu