Refugee flight, settlement, and repatriation are not static, self-contained, or singular events. Instead, they are three stages... Læs mere
Montgomery presents an account of child prostitution in Thailand that focuses on the daily lives of prostituted children, their motivations, and their... Læs mere
This collection of autobiographical essays offers a vivid and harrowing picture of war and its impact on daily life, as seen by two distinct perspectives. Israeli and Palestinian.
The role of massacre in history has been given little focused attention either by historians or academics in related fields. This is surprising as its prevalence and persistence... Læs mere
Since September 1997, UNESCO's Analysis and Forecasting Office has been arranging a series of "Twenty-First Century Talks," each of which brings together two or three leading... Læs mere
The events of 1968 have been seen as a decisive turning point in the Western world of even mythical significance. The author takes a critical look at "May 1968" and questions whether the events were in fact as "revolutionary" as French and foreign commentators have indicated.
This collection demonstrates both varied and skillful ways in which individuals and communities react to and cope with the impact of decades of... Læs mere
Ritual is one of the most discussed cultural practices, yet its treatment in anthropological terms has been seriously limited, characterized... Læs mere
The unprecedented scope and intensity of the First World War has prompted an enormous body of retrospective scholarship. However, efforts to... Læs mere
Food and eating practices are central to current sociological and anthropological concerns about the body,... Læs mere
London continues to fascinate a vast audience across the world, and an extensive, diverse literature now exists describing and analyzing this... Læs mere