Jonathan S. Marion
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- School: University of Arkansas
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Biography
University of Arkansas - Anthropology
Associate Professor at University of Arkansas
Higher Education
Jonathan S.
Marion
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Organizational Leadership, Visual Communication, Research Design, Lecturing, Academic Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Strong education professional with a Ph.D. focused in Sociocultural and Psychological Anthropology from University of California, San Diego.
Experience
Cal State San Marcos
Adjunct Professor of Cultural and Visual Anthropology
Courses Taught (CSUSM, UCSD, SDSU, Palomar, MCC):
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Anthropological Research Methods
Visual Anthropology
History of Ethnological Theory
Cultures Around the Globe
Principles of Personality in Culture
Anthropology of Performance
Culture and Medicine: Healers and Healing Practices
Body and Identity (Interdisciplinary Seminar, cross-listed with Women’s Studies)University of Arkansas
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Jonathan worked at University of Arkansas as a Assistant Professor of Anthropology
University of Arkansas
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Dr. Marion received his Ph.D. in psychological and cultural anthropology from the University of California San Diego in 2006. He conducted his research among competitive ballroom dancers across North America and Western Europe, and his dissertation focused on how participation in this expressive, performative, and aesthetic activity shaped personal and collective constructions of deeply gendered meanings and identities. Ongoing research and publications continue to explore the interrelationships between performance, embodiment, and identity, and he also studies, presents, and writes about visual ethics, theory, and method in social research. Currently working on his fourth book, Dr. Marion is President-elect of the Society for Humanistic Anthropology, Past-president of the Society for Visual Anthropology, President of the Anthropology Section of the Southwestern Social Science Association, serves on the Editorial Boards of professional journals, and his students regularly participate in and present their own work at national meetings.
Courses Taught:
ANTH 1023 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 3563 - Culture and Medicine
ANTH 3573 - Ballroom Culture and Performance in the West
ANTH 3583 - Body and Identity
ANTH 4013 - History of Anthropological Thought
ANTH 4273 - Photography for Fieldwork
ANTH 4283 - Survey in Ethnographic Film
ANTH 482V - Applied Visual Research
ANTH 6813 - Proseminar: Visual TheoryUC San Diego
Visiting Scholar
Jonathan worked at UC San Diego as a Visiting Scholar
Education
University of Redlands
B.A.
Psychology and Political Philosophy
University of California, San Diego
M.A.
Anthropology
University of California, San Diego
Ph.D.
Anthropology
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Performance; Embodiment; Gender; Globalization; Meaning and Identity; Physical Culture; Ritual; Translocality; Social Systems and Power Structures; Person-centered Ethnography; Virtual Communities; Qualitative Research Methodology; Psychological Anthropology; Visual Anthropology; Medical Anthropology
Publications
Visual Research
Bloomsbury Academic
Visual Research: A Concise Introduction to Thinking Visually is the first text to present a concise overview of the significant ethical, theoretical, and practical considerations for conducting research with images. The capacity to take photos and video on handheld devices and the ability to store, post, and share such imagery online all offer tremendous opportunities for social research. The rapid development and popularity of such technology means that little technological proficiency is required, and even less theoretical and ethical consideration. This book provides an accessible introduction to doing visual research in the social sciences. Beginning with ethical considerations, this book highlights the importance of thinking visually before engaging in visual research. Further themes involve creating, organizing, and using images and are presented so as to help readers think about and work with their own visual data. Boxed case studies and further reading suggestions enhance the utility of this primer. Concise and highly focused, Visual Research will be an invaluable resource for visual, media, and communications students and researchers and others interested in visual research in the social sciences.
Visual Research
Bloomsbury Academic
Visual Research: A Concise Introduction to Thinking Visually is the first text to present a concise overview of the significant ethical, theoretical, and practical considerations for conducting research with images. The capacity to take photos and video on handheld devices and the ability to store, post, and share such imagery online all offer tremendous opportunities for social research. The rapid development and popularity of such technology means that little technological proficiency is required, and even less theoretical and ethical consideration. This book provides an accessible introduction to doing visual research in the social sciences. Beginning with ethical considerations, this book highlights the importance of thinking visually before engaging in visual research. Further themes involve creating, organizing, and using images and are presented so as to help readers think about and work with their own visual data. Boxed case studies and further reading suggestions enhance the utility of this primer. Concise and highly focused, Visual Research will be an invaluable resource for visual, media, and communications students and researchers and others interested in visual research in the social sciences.
Ballroom Dance & Glamour
Bloomsbury
As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport. Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance. -- “In all my years in the ballroom dance industry I've never seen a photographer take so much pride in his work like Jonathan. His depth of knowledge shows so clearly in his photography, it's truly a must have for every dancer and dance lover alike. Jonathan's journey through pictures is as much enjoyable as educational. Two thumbs up!” – Louis van Amstel, former US Professional Latin Champion, Amateur World Latin Champion, Dancing with the Stars pro and So You Think You Can Dance choreographer “Jonathan Marion brings images to life to show the passion, athleticism, beauty and grace of dance. He has captured the most memorable moments of the greatest ballroom dancers in the world.” – Iveta Lukosiute, former US and World 10-Dance Champion, So You Think You Can Dance competitor and Strictly Come Dancing pro
Visual Research
Bloomsbury Academic
Visual Research: A Concise Introduction to Thinking Visually is the first text to present a concise overview of the significant ethical, theoretical, and practical considerations for conducting research with images. The capacity to take photos and video on handheld devices and the ability to store, post, and share such imagery online all offer tremendous opportunities for social research. The rapid development and popularity of such technology means that little technological proficiency is required, and even less theoretical and ethical consideration. This book provides an accessible introduction to doing visual research in the social sciences. Beginning with ethical considerations, this book highlights the importance of thinking visually before engaging in visual research. Further themes involve creating, organizing, and using images and are presented so as to help readers think about and work with their own visual data. Boxed case studies and further reading suggestions enhance the utility of this primer. Concise and highly focused, Visual Research will be an invaluable resource for visual, media, and communications students and researchers and others interested in visual research in the social sciences.
Ballroom Dance & Glamour
Bloomsbury
As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport. Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance. -- “In all my years in the ballroom dance industry I've never seen a photographer take so much pride in his work like Jonathan. His depth of knowledge shows so clearly in his photography, it's truly a must have for every dancer and dance lover alike. Jonathan's journey through pictures is as much enjoyable as educational. Two thumbs up!” – Louis van Amstel, former US Professional Latin Champion, Amateur World Latin Champion, Dancing with the Stars pro and So You Think You Can Dance choreographer “Jonathan Marion brings images to life to show the passion, athleticism, beauty and grace of dance. He has captured the most memorable moments of the greatest ballroom dancers in the world.” – Iveta Lukosiute, former US and World 10-Dance Champion, So You Think You Can Dance competitor and Strictly Come Dancing pro
Ballroom: Culture and Costume in Competitive Dance
Berg
Competitive ballroom is much more than a style of dance. Rather, it is a continually evolving and increasingly global social and cultural arena of fashion, performance, art, sport, gender, and more. Ballroom explores the intersection of dance cultures, dress, and the body. the book presents the author's experiences at a range of international dance events in Europe, the US and UK, as well as featuring the views of individual dancers. Ballroom shows how dancing influences mind and body alike. For students of anthropology, dance, cultural, and performance studies, this book provides an ethnographic picture of how dancers and others live their lives both on and off the dance floor.
