
In "Ethnicity and Nationalism," Thomas Hylland Eriksen demonstrates that far from being an immutable property of groups, ethnicity is a dynamic and shifting aspect of social relationships. Drawing on a...

A concise yet comprehensive history of anthropology and a timely reassessment of the discipline. The entire history of social and cultural anthropology in a single volume....

Human security is a key element in the measure of well-being and is a hot topic in anthropology and development studies. "A World of Insecurity" outlines a new approach to the subject. The contributors...




Perfect for students and those who have never encountered anthropology before, explores the key issues in an exciting and innovative way....