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Edmund Wade Davis CM (born December 14, 1953) is a Canadian cultural anthropologist, ethnobotanist, photographer, and writer. Davis came to prominence with his 1985 best-selling book The Serpent and the Rainbow about the zombies of Haiti.
Wade Davis is an Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society. He is the author of fifteen books, including the international best seller, Serpent and the Rainbow.
Wade Davis is a renowned anthropologist, writer, photographer, and filmmaker who has explored diverse cultures and ecosystems around the world. He is the author of 22 books, including the award-winning One River and The Wayfinders, and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at UBC.
Aug 12, 2020 · The anthropologist compares Canada's and America's responses to the pandemic and argues that the U.S. is a failed state. His essay goes viral and sparks debate on social media.
Wade Davis is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence who studies and celebrates the diversity of indigenous cultures and languages. He is the author of 15 books, including The Serpent and the Rainbow and The Wayfinders, and the recipient of several awards for his work.
Feb 18, 2020 · The Canadian anthropologist and explorer shares his insights on the ethnosphere, the sum total of all human knowledge and imagination. He argues that listening to Indigenous peoples is crucial for saving the planet and humanity in the face of climate change and language loss.
Jan 12, 2007 · Wade Davis: Cultures at the far edge of the world. http://www.ted.com With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the...
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