This book considers modern museum collection stewardship and argues that the museum field risks being constrained by rigid ways of thinking about objects. Exploring issues such as... Læs mere
Rico’s critical ethnography analyses heritage practices in the aftermath of the tsunami that swamped Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in 2004 and the post-destruction narratives that accompanied it, showing the sociocultural, historical, and political agendas these discourses raise.
In accessible, informed, and often humorous prose, the author examines contemporary medical, legal, and bioethical debates on death and dying,... Læs mere
This thoroughly updated reference book, written by forensics experts from around the world, provides a solid, comprehensive foundation in forensic... Læs mere
Entanglement theory posits that the interrelationship of humans and objects is a delimiting characteristic of human history and culture. This edited volume of original... Læs mere
Drawing on 20 years of ethnographic fieldwork and anthropological theory, anthropologist Brian Moeran argues that fashion magazines are able to cast a spell over their readers by using practices and rituals found in age-old magical and religious rites.
David Morgan’s brief guide provides readers with a road map to conducting an interview study with two participants, from selecting the participants to the role of the moderator, from ethical concerns to analyzing results.