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John Forrest is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology in the State University of New York system, where he taught for over 40 years. A recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, he has conducted fieldwork on five continents, examining cultural practices in the United States, England, Mexico, China, Argentina, Kenya, and Cambodia.

Badger Forrest-Blincoe is a doctoral candidate in anthropology at Binghamton University (SUNY), specializing in the anthropology of martial arts. His research explores martial arts, ethnic identity, and nationalism in East Asia. He has co-authored multiple publications, advocating for holistic perspectives within general anthropology.