Division of the Social Sciences

Marshall D. Sahlins, titan of anthropology, 1930–2021

Prolific scholar and activist remembered for academic influence and personal warmth

Why the presidential race isn’t the only election worth watching

UChicago political scientist discusses how control of Congress can shape America’s future

Michael Silverstein, groundbreaking anthropologist and linguist, 1945-2020

In half-century at UChicago, scholar made ‘foundational’ contributions to understanding of language

UChicago historian Alice Goff receives 2020 Berlin Prize

Scholar of modern German history will use fellowship to work on new book