Howell's much-celebrated stories interweave elements of the commonplace with darkness, subterfuge and sheer weirdness, all realised with natural narrative flair.
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Brian Howell is a professor whose interests lie in global Christianity, culture theory, and inequality. His work explores how anthropology intersects with popular culture, and he strives to incorporate these issues into his teaching. Howell's approach focuses on a deep understanding of complex societal phenomena through an anthropological lens.
- 2022
- 2012
Short-Term Mission
An Ethnography of Christian Travel Narrative and Experience
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Examining the rise of short-term mission trips, this book delves into their impact on participants and the broader church. It highlights common experiences, such as personal transformation and a newfound awareness of global needs. Through an anthropological lens, the author investigates the unique narrative formed by these trips, combining elements of tourism, pilgrimage, and Christian mission. An ethnographic study of a specific trip to the Dominican Republic further reveals how these experiences shape perceptions of poverty and global church relations among North American Christians.
- 2011
Summarizes LeBron James's life and career to date and draw attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far.
- 2011
Introducing Cultural Anthropology
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
What is the role of culture in human experience? This introductory cultural anthropology textbook helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. The book covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to issues of concern to Christians, such as cultural relativism, evolution, and missions.This concise yet solid introduction represents the authors' years of experience in the classroom and offers a fresh, contemporary approach. Each chapter includes objectives, text boxes, terms, and discussion questions. In addition, plentiful maps, photos, and sidebars are sprinkled throughout the text. Resources for professors using this text are available at www.introducinganthropology.com.