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Skulls to the Living, Bread to the Dead
Stanley Brandes
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405152488
Each October, as the Day of the Dead draws near, Mexican markets overflow with decorated breads, fanciful paper cutouts, and whimsical toy skulls and skeletons. To honor deceased relatives, Mexicans decorate graves and erect home altars. Drawing ...
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Inventing Popular Culture
John Storey
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9780631234609
John Storey, a leading figure in the field of Cultural Studies, offers an illuminating and vibrant account of the development of popular culture. Addressing issues such as globalization, intellectualism, and consumerism, Inventing Popular Culture ...
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International Media Studies
Divya Mcmillin
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405118101
International Media Studies is a bold introduction to the field that focuses on a de-centering of media epistemology to represent a more thorough world-view. A comprehensive textbook exploring the current state of media studies as it is being ...
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The Anthropology of Art
Howard Morphy
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Morgan Perkins
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405105613
This anthology provides a single-volume overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing together significant work in the field from the second half of the twentieth century, it enables readers to appreciate the art ...
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People and Nature
Emilio F. Moran
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405105712
This book provides a lively and thoughtful introduction to ecological anthropology by examining the evolving relations between human communities and nature. Written by a noted anthropologist, geographer, and environmental scientist. Reviews the ...
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The Sociology of Gender
Amy S. Wharton
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405101257
Gender is one of the most important topics in the field of sociology, and as a system of social practices it inspires a multitude of theoretical approaches. The Sociology ofGender offers an introductory overview of gender theory and research, ......
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Death, Mourning, and Burial
Antonius C. G. M. Robben
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405114707
In Death, Mourning, and Burial , an indispensable introduction to the anthropology of death, readers will find a rich selection of some of the finest ethnographic work on this fascinating topic. Comprised of six sections that mirror the social ...
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Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty
Jens O. Zinn
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN : 9781405153355
Written by leading experts in the field, Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty is an introduction to mainstream theorizing on risk and uncertainty in sociology. Provides an overview of the historical developments and conceptual aspects of risk ...
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