Joseph (Joe) Elder
Expert on South Asia and West Asia
Professor, sociology, languages and cultures of Asia, integrated liberal studies College of Letters and Science Work: 608-262-2782 — Home and cell phones available upon request elder@ssc.wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- Relations between South and West Asia and the United States
- Background and contemporary events in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal
- Background and contemporary events in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Israel's neighbors
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual and related issues
- Mahatma Gandhi and nonviolent activism
- United Nations and global cultures
Achievements
- Advisory board member, Center for the Advanced Study of India
- Author and editor, "India's Worlds and U.S. Scholars: 1947-1997"
- Producer of more than 20 documentary films on South Asia
- Vice president and co-founder, The Madison Institute