This author is deeply interested in the nature of collaboration that underpins contemporary ethnographic research. Their work focuses on systematically reshaping and rethinking the traditional forms of social and cultural anthropology, particularly fieldwork and the writing of ethnographies. They are intrigued by how the study of elites, previously a marginal pursuit, enables the exploration of contemporary social change across diverse fields. This leads to multi-sited research examining both the conditions of ordinary life and the knowledge and active participation of elites.
A delightful rhyming story taking readers on a journey through the world of British garden birds and their unique nests, exploring the diversity of nature and the importance of individuality. The Best Nest Contest promises educational fun, with colourful illustrations bringing this enchanting story to life.
Focusing on the advantages of sustained collaboration, this book explores how experimental co-design enhances ethnographic inquiry. It emphasizes the potential of working together across projects to deepen understanding and enrich field research, offering fresh perspectives on the practice of ethnography.
In this compact volume, influential anthropologists Paul Rabinow and George E. Marcus engage in conversations about the evolution of anthropological knowledge, pedagogy, and practice, with contributions from James D. Faubion and moderation by Tobias Rees. The discussions center on contemporary challenges in anthropology, particularly regarding the understanding of subjects and the design of ethnographic research projects. Rabinow and Marcus explore what remains distinctly anthropological in studying modern events and propose innovative directions for the field. They emphasize the need to redesign pedagogical practices for training researchers and advocate for collaborative initiatives to analyze and transform ethnographic research designs. Reflecting on their earlier work in the landmark collection Writing Culture, they assess its impact on the field and its conceptual limitations. They discuss the intellectual landscape at the time of its publication and how anthropology has evolved, touching on topics like ethnography's self-reflexive turn, identity, the Public Culture project, and the shifting interests of students. This volume offers readers insight into vibrant discussions among key figures who have significantly influenced anthropology's recent past and are committed to its future.
Provides an overview of the research on emotion in politics and where it is likely to lead. This book also outlines the philosophical and neuroscientific foundations of emotion in politics. It focuses on how emotions function among individuals. It explores how politics work at the societal level and suggests various steps in political activity.
The book explores the decision-making process of citizens regarding the tolerance of extremist groups, delving into the complexities of social, political, and personal factors that influence their judgments. It analyzes how these considerations shape public attitudes and responses to extremism, providing insights into the broader implications for society and governance. Through a detailed examination, the authors aim to shed light on the dynamics of tolerance in contemporary contexts.
In these new essays, a group of experienced ethnographers, a literary critic, and a historian of anthropology, all known for advanced analytic work on ethnographic writing, place ethnography at the center of a new intersection of social history, interpretive anthropology, travel writing, discourse theory, and textual criticism.The authors analyze classic examples of cultural description, from Goethe and Catlin to Malinowski, Evans-Pritchard, and Le Roy Ladurie, showing the persistence of allegorial patterns and rhetorical tropes. They assess recent experimental trends and explore the functions of orality, ethnicity, and power in ethnographic composition. "Writing Culture" argues that ethnography is in the midst of a political and epistemological crisis: Western writers no longer portray non-Western peoples with unchallenged authority; the process of cultural representation is now inescapably contingent, historical, and contestable. The essays in this volume help us imagine a fully dialectical ethnography acting powerfully in the postmodern world system. They challenge all writers in the humanities and social sciences to rethink the poetics and politics of cultural invention.
