Eric Silverman
Cognoscenti contributor
Eric Silverman is a professor of anthropology at Wheelock College in Boston and a member of his local school board. His latest book is "A Cultural History of Jewish Dress."
Recently published
When 'The New Colossus' Of New York Wasn't Donald Trump
Woeful as it is, xenophobia is a time-honored American tradition. But so is the ideal of a more hospitable message.
Moral Indigestion In The Global Pantry
Our national menu may be gloriously international, but it comes with a heaping side portion of ignorance.
Hearts Of Gold: Valentine's Day And Our National Identity
What does an $18 billion invented holiday reveal about us?
Teach Locally, Think Globally: What’s Missing From The Common Core
Public education must mirror the diversity of our classrooms and prepare American students for productive, purposeful lives anywhere, and everywhere, in the world.