Scott Simon

Scott Simon is a highly respected American author and broadcaster, known for his insightful and thought-provoking work in the memoir genre. With a number of prestigious awards to his name, Simon has established himself as a prominent figure in the literary world, as well as in broadcasting. He has a wide audience, with over 4 million listeners tuning in to his news program, Weekend Edition Saturday, making it the most-listened to news program on NPR. Simon is also popular on social media, with over 1.2 million followers on Twitter.

In addition to his work in broadcasting, Simon is also an accomplished academic. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from McGill University and is currently a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Simon's academic work has focused on a variety of topics, including Taiwan, Indigenous rights, and human-animal relations. He has conducted extensive research in Taiwan, studying culture and industrialization in Southern Taiwan, women’s entrepreneurship in Taipei, and the development experience of the Sadyaq/Truku people of Hualien and Nantou Counties. Simon has also conducted field research on human-bird relations in Japan and is currently working on a project entitled “Austronesian Worlds: Human-Animal Entanglements in the Pacific Anthropocene.”

Simon is also a prolific author, having written three books on his research findings. These include “Sweet and Sour: Life-worlds of Taipei Women Entrepreneurs”, “Tanners of Taiwan: Life Strategies and National Culture”, and “Sadyaq Balae! L’autochtonie formosane dans tous ses états”. Simon's work has been featured in various prestigious publications, both online and offline, demonstrating his ability to engage and captivate a wide range of audiences. His unique perspective and expertise in his field have made him a valuable voice in the literary and academic communities.