Isak Niehaus Books

The biography explores the intricate relationships among politics, witchcraft, and the AIDS crisis in South Africa, offering fresh insights into how these elements intersect. It delves into the societal and cultural implications, revealing how beliefs and political dynamics shape public health narratives and responses. Through this lens, the book aims to enhance scholarly discourse on these critical issues, highlighting the complexities of South African society.

An in-depth ethnographic exploration of how the AIDs pandemic has played out at a local level in South Africa, revealing the importance of understanding culture for shaping effective strategies of AIDs treatment.

Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, a key figure in modern social anthropology, is portrayed as a cosmopolitan scholar rather than a mere positivist or colonial conservative. This biography reveals his dedication to fieldwork and his critical stance on colonialism, highlighting his strategic engagement with colonial authorities to advance anthropology. It emphasizes his pursuit of intellectual independence and the promotion of a comparative sociological approach, reflecting ongoing contemporary issues within the discipline.