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Dr. Elaine Gerber, associate professor, received a PhD in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research interests include: food security and disablement; active living; audio description; blind theater; and the cultural construction of disability. Her earlier work also centered around culture and the body, particularly in the area of women’s reproductive health.
Dr. Gerber teaches courses including Multicultural America; Introduction to Disability Studies, Rights, and Culture; Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; Health & Healing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Methods in Anthropological Research and Practice; Anthropology of Food and Nutrition; Medical Anthropology; and Community and Health.
Research interests
Food security and disablement; active living; audio description; blind theater; and the cultural construction of disability.
Teaching
Multicultural America; Introduction to Disability Studies, Rights, and Culture; Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; Health & Healing in Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Methods in Anthropological Research and Practice; Anthropology of Food and Nutrition; Medical Anthropology; and Community and Health.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Ableism and its discontents: Food as a form of power, control, and resistance among disabled people living in U.S. Institutions
Gerber, E., 2 Jan 2020, In: Food and Foodways. 28, 1, p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food
Gerber, E., Lynch, K. & Anan, S., 1 Jan 2018, Disability in American Life: An Encyclopedia of Concepts, Policies, and Controversies: Volume 1: A-L: Volume 2: M-Z. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., Vol. 1. p. V1-287-V1-292Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Describing tragedy: The information access needs of blind people in emergency-related circumstances
Gerber, E., 1 Apr 2009, In: Human Organization. 68, 1, p. 73-81 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
11 Scopus citations -
Designed to Deter. Community Barriers to Physical Activity for People with Visual or Motor Impairments
Kirchner, C. E., Gerber, E. G. & Smith, B. C., Apr 2008, In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 34, 4, p. 349-352 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Literacy & controversy: Focus-group data from Canada on proposed changes to the Braille code
Gerber, E. & Smith, B. C., Aug 2006, In: Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. 100, 8, p. 459-470 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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Vision Loss Alliance clients gain advanced access to artwork at Montclair Art Museum
31/03/22
2 items of Media coverage
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