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George H. Marcus

    This author is deeply engaged with the nature of collaboration in contemporary ethnographic research, which forms the core of their practice. They are interested in systematically rearticulating and reinventing the norms and forms of classic social/cultural anthropology fieldwork and ethnography writing. Their work focuses on pedagogical frameworks for producing graduate dissertations in new topical arenas, exploring how the study of elites has become a means of pursuing an anthropology of contemporary change. This necessity of working with experts and counterparts, alongside an interest in subaltern life, generates the complexities of multi-sited research, leading them to investigate various elite groups across different global contexts.

    The Houses of Louis Kahn
    Ethnography through Thick and Thin
    Anthropology as Cultural Critique
    Total Design
    Introduction to Modern Design
    Masters of Modern Design: A Critical Assessment
    • 2019

      Introduction to Modern Design

      Its History from the Eighteenth Century to the Present

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on the evolution of design, this book features 280 color illustrations that trace the journey from the Industrial Revolution to the contemporary Maker Movement. It provides insights into the origins of modern design in the early twentieth century and explores how its significance has transformed over time. Complemented by twenty-six readings from influential designers and critics, readers gain a deeper understanding of design through the perspectives of both creators and commentators.

      Introduction to Modern Design
    • 2014

      Total Design

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(11)Add rating

      This book would be an excellent gift for any architect or a fan of modern architecture... - Tabulous Design

      Total Design
    • 2013

      The Houses of Louis Kahn

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This book showcases the remarkable residential designs of a renowned architect, highlighting their innovative use of space, materials, and light. It features detailed photographs and insightful commentary that explore the creative process behind each masterpiece. Readers will gain an appreciation for the aesthetic and functional aspects of the architect's work, as well as the influence of their designs on contemporary architecture. The collection serves as both inspiration and a tribute to the artistry of residential architecture.

      The Houses of Louis Kahn
    • 2005

      The book highlights twelve influential designers whose work has significantly shaped architecture, furniture, and everyday products. George Marcus provides insightful sketches and evaluations of renowned figures such as Morris, van de Velde, Hoffmann, and Le Corbusier, among others. Each designer's unique contributions and innovative approaches are explored, showcasing their lasting impact on design and aesthetics.

      Masters of Modern Design: A Critical Assessment
    • 2000
    • 1999

      Anthropology as Cultural Critique

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(141)Add rating

      Using cultural anthropology to analyze debates that reverberate throughout the human sciences, this text looks at cultural anthropology's past accomplishments, its current predicaments, its future direction, and the insights it has to offer other fields of study.

      Anthropology as Cultural Critique
    • 1998

      Presents a series of essays on the changes that continue to sweep across anthropology. This book examines how the discipline's central practice of ethnography has been changed by multi-sited approaches to anthropology and how new research patterns are transforming anthropologists' careers.

      Ethnography through Thick and Thin
    • 1995