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Collected ethnographies

  • Global Culture, Island Identityby Karen Fog Olwig

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 46.95

    Looking at the development of cultural identity in the global context, this text uses the approach of historical anthropology. It examines the way in which the West Indian Community of Nevis, has, since the 1600s, incorporated both African and European cultural elements into the framework of social life, to create an Afro-Caribbean culture that was... more...

  • Indigenous Pathways into Social Researchby Donna M Mertens; Fiona Cram; Bagele Chilisa

    Left Coast Press 2013; US$ 94.00

    A new generation of indigenous researchers is taking its place in the world of social research in increasing numbers. These scholars provide new insights into communities under the research gaze and offer new ways of knowing to traditional scholarly models. They also move the research community toward more sensitive and collaborative practices. But... more...

  • Getting to Know Waiwaiby Alan Campbell

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 46.95

    Living with the Wayapi, and their charismatic leader Waiwai, is a serious adventure. It is demanding, and can turn dangerous in a moment. The environment is a difficult one, but beautiful and baffling in its richness. And the job of learning about the people is like a journey without end. Alan Campbell tells the story of these people, and of the time... more...

  • Deleuze and Research Methodologiesby Rebecca Coleman; Jessica Ringrose

    Edinburgh University Press 2013; US$ 128.00

    Deleuzian thinking is having a significant impact on research practices in the Social Sciences, particularly because it breaks down the false divide between theory and practice. This book brings together international academics from a range of Social Science and Humanities disciplines to reflect on how Deleuze's philosophy is opening up and shaping... more...

  • The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherersby Vicki Cummings

    Bloomsbury Publishing 2013; US$ 25.99

    This book provides a basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological audience. Hunter-gatherers have been the focus of intense anthropological research and discussion over the last hundred years, and as such there is an enormous literature on communities... more...

  • African Voices, African Livesby Pat Caplan

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 43.95

    African Voices, African Lives explores the world of 'Mohammed', a swahili peasant living on Mafia Island, Tanzania. Through his own words - some written, some spoken - and those of his relatives, including his ex-wife and one of his daughters, he enables us to see the world through his eyes, including the invisisble world of spirits which plays a... more...

  • Ethnography and the Cityby Richard E. Ocejo

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 49.95

    The only collection of its kind on the market, this reader gathers the work of some of the most esteemed urban ethnographers in sociology and anthropology. Broken down into sections that cover key aspects of ethnographic research, Ethnography and the City will expose readers to important works in the field, while also guiding students to the study... more...

  • Gypsy and Traveller Ethnicityby Brian A Belton

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 180.00

    The book explores the notion of Gypsy and Traveller ethnicity and provides a critique of the conceptual basis of racial and ethnic categorisation. An analysis of the post-war housing situation is given in order to illustrate a connection between social and economic conditions, legislation affecting gypsies and travellers and the visibility and general... more...

  • Interpreting Japanese Societyby Joy Hendry

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 69.95

    First published in 1986, Interpreting Japanese Society became something of a classic in the field. In this newly revised and updated edition, the value of anthropological approaches to help understand an ancient and complex nation is clearly demonstrated. While living and working in Japan the contributors have studied important areas of society.... more...

  • Japan and National Anthropology: A Critiqueby Sonia Ryang

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 44.95

    Japan and National Anthropology: A Critique is an empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated study which challenges the conventional view of Japanese studies in general and the Anglophone anthropological writings on Japan in particular. Sonia Ryang explores the process by which the postwar anthropology of Japan has come to be dominated by certain... more...