A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East

Altorki, Soraya

A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and activism in the modern Middle East.

• Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2016 
• Offers critical perspectives on the theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical goals of anthropology in the Middle East
• Analyzes the conditions of cultural and social transformation in the Middle Eastern region and its relations with other areas of the world
• Features contributions by top experts in various Middle East anthropological specialties
• Features in-depth coverage of issues drawn from religion, the arts, language, politics, political economy, the law, human rights, multiculturalism, and globalization

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2015-07-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781118475614

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Dimensions: 251.5cm x177.8cm

Pages: 568.0