Peter Gow (born 1960) is a British anthropologist known for his ethnographic research among the Piaroa people of the Venezuelan Amazon. He received his PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1991.
Gow's research focuses on kinship, cosmology, personhood, and the relationship between humans and the environment. He is particularly noted for his detailed accounts of Piaroa social organization and their understanding of the world. His work emphasizes the importance of indigenous perspectives and the complexities of social relations in Amazonia.
His publications include "Of Mixed Blood: Person and Cosmology in Amazonia" (1991) and numerous articles in leading anthropology journals. He has taught at various universities, including the University of St Andrews. Gow's work has significantly contributed to the field of Amazonian anthropology and has influenced debates about kinship and social theory more broadly. He continues to conduct research and publish on related themes.