The Measure of All Things
This book reviews man’s relationship with the forces of evolution in a biological and spiritual sense. It is an innovative excursion into the arguments between evolutionists and creationists regarding the fate of man.
The Public Sphere and Satellite Television in North Africa
Hadj-Moussa explores the relationship between the media and the public sphere, showing that the simple act of watching satellite television rather than national television mobilizes novel ways of expressing identities and a range of critical positions targeting political regimes.
This study highlights the attitudes of the residents of Mytilene, Lesvos, regarding the recent massive migration flow towards Europe and how it has affected the island. It will act as a useful tool for better policy implementation and is of great contemporary relevance.
This book explores Sherpa culture, a distinct lifestyle preserved despite outside influence from tourism and modernisation. As the Sherpa language is oral, outside accounts often suffer from mistranslations. Written by a Sherpa, this unique work overcomes these barriers.
As Halloween spreads across Europe, is it rampant cultural imperialism or a welcome treat? This book examines the phenomenon from its origins to its arrival in Europe, revealing a complexity characterised by multiple meanings and intense battles over ownership.
Understanding the City
This book moves beyond the theoretical discussion of Henri Lefebvre. It presents empirical case studies from different cities, using his key concepts to propose new comprehensions of the contemporary city and empower shared desires for just urban outcomes.
This innovative study corrects persistent misconceptions about Edward S. Curtis, the influential photographer of American Indians. The author argues that Curtis was keenly aware of the major changes Native Americans faced, providing a reappraisal of his monumental work.
Wiltshire Marriage Patterns 1754-1914
This first-of-its-kind study uses English pedigrees to uncover cousin marriage rates among ordinary people, revealing clear links to occupation, geographical mobility, and illegitimacy.
Women Bloggers’ Quest for Fame, Labor and Identity
How does hope function for female bloggers? Through the narratives of women in the Turkish blogosphere, this book analyzes the relationship between womanhood, hope, and labor, offering a new, woman-centered, non-Western anthropological framework for digital labor studies.
Women Moving Forward
These are the deeply moving narratives of women who uprooted themselves to seek a better life. United in their quest for a self-constructed future, they persevere and prevail. These are the stories of everyday heroes, a treasure that cannot be missed.
Women, Social and Cultural Change in Twentieth Century Ireland
This book explores women, social and cultural change in twentieth-century Ireland. The interdisciplinary work gathered here challenges monolithic representations of Irish female identity, exposing women’s disparate backgrounds and varied experiences.
Women’s Imaginary Cooking and Appetites Across Cultures
This book explores the cultural implications of women’s engagement with food, tackling the female body, appetites, culinary witchcraft, magic, and cannibalism. It traces how food disorders are alchemically transformed into aesthetics, with a pivotal focus on the Balkans.
Writing about Latin American Sovereignty
Yuri Vella’s Fight for Survival in Western Siberia
A Siberian indigenous poet, reindeer herder, and activist chose to live in the forest, where he fought an oil giant to save his way of life. These essays explore his native spirituality, his struggle, and a new vision for indigenous leadership in post-Soviet Russia.