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Anthropology of Our Times
An Edited Anthology in Public Anthropology
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Verlag: | Palgrave Macmillan |
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Veröffentl.: | 22.07.2017 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781137538499 |
Sprache: | englisch |
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<p>This anthology represents the culmination of a series of public discussions with some of the leading international anthropologists of today —organized by the editor, Sindre Bangstad—at the House of Literature in Oslo, Norway. Thus, it provides fresh and original insights into the lives and work of these leading scholars. It features conversations with Didier Fassin, Angelique Haugerud, Ruben Andersson, Claudio Lomnitz, David Price, Magnus Marsden, Richard Ashby Wilson, and Parvis Ghassem-Fachandi, in addition to an introduction by Sindre Bangstad and a preface by Thomas Hylland Eriksen. <br></p>
1. Anthropological Publics, Public Anthropology: An Introduction<div>2. Matti Bunzl</div><div>3. John L. and Jean Comaroff</div><div>4. Magnus Marsden</div><div>5. John R. Bowen</div><div>6. Richard Ashby Wilson</div><div>7. Claudio Lomnitz</div><div>8. David H. Price</div><div>9. Didier Fassin<div><br></div></div>
<p>Sindre Bangstad is a social anthropologist and researcher at KIFO, the Institute for the Church, Religion, and Worldview Research in Oslo, Norway. Bangstad has undertaken ethnographic research in Norway and South Africa, and is the author of <em>Anders Breivik and the Rise of Islamophobia</em> (2014) and <em>The Politics of Mediated Presence: Exploring the Voices of Muslims in Norway’s Mediated Public Spheres</em> (2015).</p><p> <br></p>
<p>This anthology represents the culmination of a series of public discussions with some of the leading international anthropologists of today —organized by the editor, Sindre Bangstad—at the House of Literature in Oslo, Norway. Thus, it provides fresh and original insights into the lives and work of these leading scholars. It features conversations with Didier Fassin, Angelique Haugerud, Ruben Andersson, Claudio Lomnitz, David Price, Magnus Marsden, Richard Ashby Wilson, and Parvis Ghassem-Fachandi, in addition to an introduction by Sindre Bangstad and a preface by Thomas Hylland Eriksen. </p>
<p>Covers a wide range of timely and interesting topics</p><p>Features the lives and work of leading anthropologists of today</p><p>Highlights the research from scholars across the globe</p><p>Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras</p>
“This book demonstrates the breadth and depth of moral engagement in anthropology. In doing so, it shows that the value of opinion is rather limited unless backed by knowledge, and that the kind of high-octane knowledge anthropology offers at its best is unbeatable when coupled with strong humanistic moral engagement.” (Thomas Hylland Eriksen, University of Oslo, Norway) <p>“This sparkling collection combines two important tasks. On one hand, it advances arguments within anthropology as to how to bring our knowledge to bear on issues of pressing political importance. At the same time, it provides vivid case studies of the very best uses of anthropological methods to illuminate a range of issues. The result is a book that serves as an accessible introduction to anthropology’s unique insights, as well as a book to excite and stimulate students, teachers, and practitioners.” (Jonathan Spencer, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, UK)</p>
<p>“Sindre Bangstad is one of anthropology’s most vital voices. Along with the contributors to this important volume, he is paving the way to a truly engaged and relevant anthropology.” (Matti Bunzl, Director, Wien Museum, Austria)</p>
<p>“Sindre Bangstad is one of anthropology’s most vital voices. Along with the contributors to this important volume, he is paving the way to a truly engaged and relevant anthropology.” (Matti Bunzl, Director, Wien Museum, Austria)</p>