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Anna Tsing

Anna Tsing is an anthropologist who studies how humans interact with nature, especially in fragile or degraded environments. She explores how people, animals, and ecosystems are interconnected and how these relationships shape culture and economy. Tsing emphasizes the importance of understanding environments through diverse perspectives, recognizing resilience and change in complex systems. Her work often highlights the links between local communities and global issues, such as environmental destruction and recovery. Overall, she encourages us to see nature not just as a resource, but as a dynamic web of relationships involving humans and non-human life.