Social and cultural anthropology Books

'Arts in the Margins of World Encounters' presents original contributions that deal with artworks of differently marginalized people-such as ethnic minorities, refugees, immigrants, disabled people, and descendants of slaves-, a wide variety of art...

In the aftermath of liberalization of Indian economy in 1991, the study of star-fan studies has experienced exponential expansion. Hero and Hero-Worship: Fandom in Modern India explores the areas of political, religious, film and cricket star fandoms;...

At the outset, Los Arabes (Arabic-speaking individuals) were peddlers, carrying a variety of wares that often included exotic items from the Holy Land. These skilled cross-cultural traders expected to strike it rich in the United States and then return...

The first book to explore the little known, but resilient French tradition within the MidwestFrench traditions in America do not live solely in Louisiana. Franco-American Identity, Community, and La Guiannée travels to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

Explorations: Studies in Culture and Communication, principally edited by Edmund Carpenter and Marshall McLuhan, was the first postwar journal to engage directly with the new ""grammars"" of mid-century new media of communication. Launched in Toronto in...

The Black Presidential Nightmare is the only book that discusses the major events and social and political forces impacting each American president from the perspective of African American interests. Biographies of all the American presidents are...

Not so long ago the world resisted change, often using religious-reasoning. Small wonder--the printing press, a sixteenth century disruptive device, split Christianity. Now the globe welcomes digital disruption, even praising it as a solution for...

The Histories of Anthropology Annual presents diverse perspectives on the discipline's history within a global context, with a goal of increasing awareness and use of historical approaches in teaching, learning, and conducting anthropology. The...

The Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology focuses on the material culture and lifeways of the peoples of prehistoric and early historic East and Southeast Asia; their origins, behavior and identities as well as their biological, linguistic and...

In 2008 The Axis of World History by Yuri Okunev was recognized by USA Book News as an «Award-Winning Finalist in the World History category of the National Best Books 2008 Awards».

""A Geography of Egypt and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan"" is a book written by H.W. Mardon in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the geography of Egypt and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, covering their physical, political, and economic aspects. It...

""A Description Of A Singular Aboriginal Race Inhabiting The Summit Of The Neilgherry Hills: Or Blue Mountains Of Coimbatoor, In The Southern Peninsula Of India"" is a book written by Henry Harkness and published in 1832. The book provides a detailed...

""A Brief Account of Bushman Folklore and Other Texts"" is a book written by Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the folklore and culture of the Bushman people, who were indigenous to southern Africa...

A Bright Spot in Outcast London is a novel written by Olivia Bennett and published in 1884. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ellen who lives in poverty in London's East End. Despite her difficult circumstances, Ellen maintains a positive...

""I Popoli Dell������� Antico Oriente V1-2"" is a two-volume book written by Giovanni De Castro and originally published in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient civilizations that existed in the Near East, including...

Notes On Indian Affairs V2 (1837) is a historical book written by Frederick John Shore, which provides a detailed account of the British administration in India during the early 19th century. The book is a sequel to the first volume and covers the period...

The Australian Race V1: Its Origin, Languages, Customs, Place Of Landing In Australia And The Routes By Which It Spread Itself Over That Continent (1886) is a detailed study of the indigenous people of Australia by Edward Micklethwaite Curr. The book...

New England and the Bavarian Illuminati is a non-fiction book written by Vernon Stauffer and originally published in 1918. The book examines the historical relationship between the Illuminati, a secret society founded in Bavaria in the 18th century, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Tales From Indian History: Being The Annals Of India Retold In Narratives is a book written by James Talboys Wheeler and first published in 1881. The book is a collection of stories and historical accounts that retell the annals of India in a narrative...

Slavery in the Methodist Episcopal Church is a book written by Elias Bowen in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the history of slavery within the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bowen explores the church's involvement in the slave trade, the role...

Italian Days and Ways is a travelogue written by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton and published in 1906. The book is a collection of essays that describe Wharton's experiences while traveling through Italy. The author takes the reader on a journey through the...

Isban-Israel: A South African Story is a historical novel written by George Cossins and first published in 1896. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Jewish man named Isban-Israel. Isban-Israel is...

Peeps Into The Human Hive V2 is a book written by Andrew Wynter and originally published in 1874. The book explores the social and cultural aspects of human society, examining the behavior of individuals and groups within the larger context of society as...

Population And The Social System is a book written by Francesco Saverio Nitti in 1894. The book is an exploration of the relationship between population and social systems, focusing on the economic, political, and social factors that influence population...

Noonday Exigencies in America is a book written by Hinton Rowan Helper in 1871. The book is a political and social commentary on the state of America during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. Helper was a Southern-born writer who had previously...

Notes On Aryan And Dravidian Philology V1 (1884) is a book written by M. Seshagiri Sastri. The book is a detailed study of the Aryan and Dravidian languages and their respective philologies. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the grammatical...

""Of The Beauty Of Women: Dialogue"" is a book written by Agnolo Firenzuola in 1892. The book is a dialogue between a group of men who discuss the various aspects of female beauty. The conversation covers topics such as the ideal body type, the...

Occasional Notes On British-Indian Subjects (1868) is a book written by Sidney James Owen. The book provides a comprehensive account of the British rule in India and the various issues that arose during that period. The author draws from his personal...

Sketches of the Relations Subsisting Between the British Government in India: And the Different Native States is a book written by John Sutherland and published in 1837. The book provides a comprehensive account of the relationship between the British...

Land Systems of Australasia is a comprehensive book written by William Epps in 1894 that provides a detailed analysis of the land systems in Australia and New Zealand. The book covers various aspects of land ownership, including the history of land...

Inner Africa Laid Open is a historical book written by William Desborough Cooley, first published in 1852. The book is an attempt to trace the chief lines of communication across the African continent south of the equator. It provides a detailed account...

""Out of the World: Or Life in St. Kilda"" is a non-fiction book written by J. Sands in 1878. The book is an account of the author's experiences living on the remote Scottish island of St. Kilda, which was known for its extreme isolation and harsh living...

The Element of Terror in Primitive Art is a book written by Ferree Barr in 1889. The book explores the use of terror in primitive art and how it is used to convey the beliefs and values of the culture. Barr examines various forms of art, including...

The Curse of Capital is a book written by Edward Bibbins Aveling and first published in 1884. The book is a critique of the capitalist economic system and its effects on society. Aveling argues that capitalism creates social and economic inequality,...

South Sea Languages V2 is a book written by Donald MacDonald in 1891. It is a collection of studies on the languages spoken in the South Sea Islands, specifically the New Hebrides. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the various languages...

Specimens of Dialects, Short Vocabularies of Languages: and Notes of Countries and Customs in Africa is a book written by John Clarke in 1848. The book is a collection of various dialects and languages spoken in different parts of Africa. It also...

On American Lot-Games, As Evidence Of Asiatic Intercourse: Before The Time Of Columbus is a book written by Edward Burnett Tylor and first published in 1896. The book explores the origins of lot-games in America and their possible connections to Asian...

The White Hand And The Black: A Story Of The Natal Rising is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and originally published in 1907. The book is set in South Africa during the Natal Rising of 1906, which was a rebellion of the Zulu people against...