The Anthropology of Politics: A Reader in Ethnography, Theory, and Critique

US: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. In The Anthropology of Politics: A Reader in Ethnography, Theory and Critiq ue, editor Joan Vincent offers her readers a selection of classic and conte mporary articles on the anthropology of politics. Her introduction, headnot es, and suggested readings make this an indispensable resource for students , scholars, and instructors alike. Editorial Reviews Review "The best and most provocative essays by anthropologists on politics, power , colonialism, nationalism, and globalization. This volume showcases the st rengths of anthropological analysis: bringing detailed ethnographic and his torical analysis to the understanding of the most pressing issues that cont emporary societies face." -Louise Lamphere, University of New Mexico "Joan Vincent has a rare grasp of anthropology's past and vision of its fut ure. The twenty-first-century renewal of political anthropology will be exc ellently served by her thoughtful assemblage of foundational texts, modern classics, recent achievements, and current controversies." -Ulf Hannerz, Stockholm University "In this incomparable volume, Joan Vincent has brilliantly compiled the key texts in the anthropological study of politics. Suitable as a textbook for the beginning student and as a reference work for the professional academic, it will appeal to scholars in many different disciplines. Not only does this volume provide readers with a genealogy of an anthropological approach to politics, it introduces or reacquaints them with some of its most importa.