An Academic Skating on Thin Ice

The narrative follows Peter Worsley, whose academic journey was shaped by his experiences as a communist officer in colonial Africa and India during wartime. His fascination with anthropology deepened while working in mass education in Tanganyika, later studying under Max Gluckman. Despite facing bans from Africa and Australia, he persevered to conduct field research for his Ph.D. on an Australian Aboriginal tribe, highlighting his resilience and dedication to understanding diverse cultures.