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Engaged Anthropology: Views from Scandinavia
Tone Bringa (Ed.)
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Description for Engaged Anthropology: Views from Scandinavia
Hardback. Editor(s): Bringa, Tone; Bendixsen, Synnove. Series: Approaches to Social Inequality and Difference. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; JHB; JHMC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
In this volume, leading public anthropologists examine paths towards public engagement and discuss their experiences with engaged anthropology in arenas such as the media, international organizations, courtrooms, and halls of government. They discuss topics ranging from migration to cultural understanding, justice, development aid, ethnic conflict, war, and climate change. Through these examples of hands-on experience, the book provides a unique account of challenges faced, opportunities taken, and lessons learned. It illustrates the potential efficacy of an anthropology that engages with critical social and political issues.
In this volume, leading public anthropologists examine paths towards public engagement and discuss their experiences with engaged anthropology in arenas such as the media, international organizations, courtrooms, and halls of government. They discuss topics ranging from migration to cultural understanding, justice, development aid, ethnic conflict, war, and climate change. Through these examples of hands-on experience, the book provides a unique account of challenges faced, opportunities taken, and lessons learned. It illustrates the potential efficacy of an anthropology that engages with critical social and political issues.
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Approaches to Social Inequality and Difference
Condition
New
Weight
396g
Number of Pages
190
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319404837
SKU
V9783319404837
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Ref
99-15
About Tone Bringa (Ed.)
Tone Bringa is Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research interests are in political anthropology and include such themes as ethnic conflict and co-existence, practiced Islam, post-socialist society, and state-collapse. Synnove Bendixsen is Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research ... Read more
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