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Examining existentialism through ethnographic lenses, the author delves into significant topics such as 9/11, the Sierra Leone war, and the marginalization of indigenous Australians. The book highlights the impact of new technologies, ritualization, language's magical qualities, and the social dimensions of violence and suffering. By intertwining these themes, it reveals how existential thought can illuminate social existence and coexistence, allowing for a deeper understanding of human capacity to navigate and shape social realities amidst challenging circumstances.
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Existential Anthropology, Michael Jackson
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- 2005
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- Title
- Existential Anthropology
- Subtitle
- Events, Exigencies, and Effects
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Jackson
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN13
- 9781571814760
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Examining existentialism through ethnographic lenses, the author delves into significant topics such as 9/11, the Sierra Leone war, and the marginalization of indigenous Australians. The book highlights the impact of new technologies, ritualization, language's magical qualities, and the social dimensions of violence and suffering. By intertwining these themes, it reveals how existential thought can illuminate social existence and coexistence, allowing for a deeper understanding of human capacity to navigate and shape social realities amidst challenging circumstances.