Ayanna Howard on Melanesia: Thicknesses, Bribes, and Hovels

Ayanna Howard is an anthropologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who has been working on a new book about Melanesia, which deals with the cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of shipping and trade on the eastern islands. In this lively and wide-ranging talk, Howard discusses her research on the topic and gives us a fascinating glimpse into life in Melanesia today.