Anita Hannig

Anita Hannig is an applied anthropologist whose work explores the cultural dimensions of medicine. In recent years, Hannig has emerged as a leading voice on death literacy in America, giving interviews for the Washington Post, USA Today, and the Boston Globe. She is the author of the award-winning book Beyond Surgery and has written for Cognoscenti, The Seattle Times, and Undark Magazine, among others. Her work has been supported by multiple fellowships and grants.