Introducing the study of econostalgias through a variety of rich ethnographic cases, this volume argues that a strictly human centered approach does not account for contemporary longings triggered by ecosystem upheavals.
Toxic production, disrupted lives and contaminated bodies. Care for unacknowledged suffering, incurable cancers, and immeasurable... Læs mere
Comparing first-person ethnographic accounts of young people living, working, and creating relationships in cities across Asia, this volume explores their contemporary lives, pressures, ideals, and aspirations.
This collected volume explores the complex impact of E.P. Thompson's monumental book, The Making of the English... Læs mere
Focusing on the cases of Great Britain and France, this innovative study explores the discourses and narratives that arose in... Læs mere
This volume assembles contributions from historians, anthropologists, political scientists, and literary scholars to examine the political, social, and discursive dimensions of Bosnian Muslims' encounter with the West.
This provocative collection reflects on the heretofore ignored or repressed aspects of German mainstream society—including right-wing extremism,... Læs mere
Dealing with narratives of vulnerable populations, this book looks at how they deal with dimensions of their... Læs mere
This book explores the worldwide popularity of the love-lock as a ritual token of love and commitment by considering its history, symbolism, and heritage.
Rangeland, forests and riverine landscapes of pastoral communities in Eastern Africa... Læs mere
First world-wide survey of this topic in book form. The latest theories and thoughts about magical house protection archaeology.... Læs mere