The Cambridge Handbook Of Kinship

Author : Sandra Bamford
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1107697743

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The Cambridge Handbook of Kinship by Sandra Bamford Pdf

Presenting twenty-nine original chapters - each written by an expert in the field - this Handbook examines the history of kinship theory and the directions in which it has moved over the past few years. Using examples from across the globe (Africa, India, South America, Malaysia, Asia, the Pacific, Europe and North America), this Handbook highlights the power of kinship theory to address questions of broad anthropological significance. How have recent advances in reproductive medicine fundamentally altered our understanding of biological properties? How has globalization brought in its wake new ways of imagining human relatedness? What might recent shifts in state welfare policies tell us about those relations of power that define the difference between 'functional' versus 'dysfunctional' families? Addressing these and many other timely concerns, this volume presents the results of cutting edge research and demonstrates that the study of kinship is likely to remain at the core of anthropological inquiry.

Author : Janet Carsten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0521656273

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Cultures of Relatedness by Janet Carsten Pdf

Our understanding of what makes a person a relative has been transformed by radical changes in marriage arrangements and gender relations, and by new reproductive technologies. We can no longer take it for granted that our most fundamental social relationships are grounded in 'biology' or 'nature'. These developments have prompted anthropologists to take a fresh look at idioms of relatedness in other societies, and to review the ways in which relationships are symbolised and interpreted in our own society. Defamiliarizing some classic cases, challenging the established analytic categories of anthropology, the contributors to this innovative book focus on the boundary between the 'biological' and the 'social', and bring into question the received wisdom at the heart of the study of kinship.

Author : Michael Bamberg,Carolin Demuth,Meike Watzlawik
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1334 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781108617284

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The Cambridge Handbook of Identity by Michael Bamberg,Carolin Demuth,Meike Watzlawik Pdf

While 'identity' is a key concept in psychology and the social sciences, researchers have used and understood this concept in diverse and often contradictory ways. The Cambridge Handbook of Identity presents the lively, multidisciplinary field of identity research as working around three central themes: (i) difference and sameness between people; (ii) people's agency in the world; and (iii) how identities can change or remain stable over time. The chapters in this collection explore approaches behind these themes, followed by a close look at their methodological implications, while examples from a number of applied domains demonstrate how identity research follows concrete analytical procedures. Featuring an international team of contributors who enrich psychological research with historical, cultural, and political perspectives, the handbook also explores contemporary issues of identity politics, diversity, intersectionality, and inclusion. It is an essential resource for all scholars and students working on identity theory and research.

Author : Lu Ann De Cunzo,Catharine Dann Roeber
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781108659871

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The Cambridge Handbook of Material Culture Studies by Lu Ann De Cunzo,Catharine Dann Roeber Pdf

Material culture studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between people and their things: the production, history, preservation, and interpretation of objects. It draws on theory and practice from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, such as anthropology, archaeology, history, and museum studies. Written by leading international scholars, this Handbook provides a comprehensive view of developments, methodologies and theories. It is divided into five broad themes, embracing both classic and emerging areas of research in the field. Chapters outline transformative moments in material culture scholarship, and present research from around the world, focusing on multiple material and digital media that show the scope and breadth of this exciting field. Written in an easy-to-read style, it is essential reading for students, researchers and professionals with an interest in material culture.

Author : Sheila R. Foster,Chrystie F. Swiney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 1009295713

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The Cambridge Handbook of Commons Research Innovations by Sheila R. Foster,Chrystie F. Swiney Pdf

The commons theory, first articulated by Elinor Ostrom, is increasingly used as a framework to understand and rethink the management and governance of many kinds of shared resources. These resources can include natural and digital properties, cultural goods, knowledge and intellectual property, and housing and urban infrastructure, among many others. In a world of increasing scarcity and demand - from individuals, states, and markets - it is imperative to understand how best to induce cooperation among users of these resources in ways that advance sustainability, affordability, equity, and justice. This volume reflects this multifaceted and multidisciplinary field from a variety of perspectives, offering new applications and extensions of the commons theory, which is as diverse as the scholars who study it and is still developing in exciting ways.

Author : Jack Goody
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Families
ISBN : OCLC:1024581542

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The Character of Kinship by Jack Goody Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Cohen,Stephanie Foote
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316510681

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The Cambridge Companion to Environmental Humanities by Jeffrey Cohen,Stephanie Foote Pdf

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the environmental humanities. It addresses the 21st century recognition of an environmental crisis.

Author : Graham Harvey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317544500

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The Handbook of Contemporary Animism by Graham Harvey Pdf

The Handbook of Contemporary Animism brings together an international team of scholars to examine the full range of animist worldviews and practices. The volume opens with an examination of recent approaches to animism. This is followed by evaluations of ethnographic, cognitive, literary, performative, and material culture approaches, as well as advances in activist and indigenous thinking about animism. This handbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of Religion, Sociology and Anthropology.

Author : Peter K. Smith,Jaipaul L. Roopnarine
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781108135504

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The Cambridge Handbook of Play by Peter K. Smith,Jaipaul L. Roopnarine Pdf

Play takes up much of the time budget of young children, and many animals, but its importance in development remains contested. This comprehensive collection brings together multidisciplinary and developmental perspectives on the forms and functions of play in animals, children in different societies, and through the lifespan. The Cambridge Handbook of Play covers the evolution of play in animals, especially mammals; the development of play from infancy through childhood and into adulthood; historical and anthropological perspectives on play; theories and methodologies; the role of play in children's learning; play in special groups such as children with impairments, or suffering political violence; and the practical applications of playwork and play therapy. Written by an international team of scholars from diverse disciplines such as psychology, education, neuroscience, sociology, evolutionary biology and anthropology, this essential reference presents the current state of the field in play research.

Author : Siobhan B. Somerville
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781108482042

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The Cambridge Companion to Queer Studies by Siobhan B. Somerville Pdf

This Companion provides a guide to queer literary and cultural studies, introducing critical debates in the field and an overview of queer approaches to various genres.

Author : Cecilia McCallum,Silvia Posocco,Martin Fotta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 829 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781108669221

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The Cambridge Handbook for the Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality by Cecilia McCallum,Silvia Posocco,Martin Fotta Pdf

With contributions from a diverse team of global authors, this cutting-edge Handbook documents the impact of the study of gender and sexuality upon the foundational practices and precepts of anthropology. Providing a survey of the state-of-the-art in the field, it is essential reading for academic researchers and students of anthropology.

Author : Peter Haldén
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108495929

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Family Power by Peter Haldén Pdf

Explains why successful states and empires have developed by fostering collaboration between families and dynasties, and the state.

Author : Julia Pauli
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783839443033

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The Decline of Marriage in Namibia by Julia Pauli Pdf

In Southern Africa, marriage used to be widespread and common. However, over the past decades marriage rates have declined significantly. Julia Pauli explores the meaning of marriage when only few marry. Although marriage rates have dropped sharply, the value of weddings and marriages has not. To marry has become an indicator of upper-class status that less affluent people aspire to. Using the appropriation of marriage by a rural Namibian elite as a case study, the book tells the entwined stories of class formation and marriage decline in post-apartheid Namibia.

Author : Randall Collins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1986-02-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521314267

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Weberian Sociological Theory by Randall Collins Pdf

A new interpretation of Weberian sociology, showing its relevance to current world isues.

Author : N. J. Enfield,Paul Kockelman,Jack Sidnell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1009014617

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The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Anthropology by N. J. Enfield,Paul Kockelman,Jack Sidnell Pdf

The field of linguistic anthropology looks at human uniqueness and diversity through the lens of language, our species' special combination of art and instinct. Human language both shapes, and is shaped by, our minds, societies, and cultural worlds. This state-of-the-field survey covers a wide range of topics, approaches and theories, such as the nature and function of language systems, the relationship between language and social interaction, and the place of language in the social life of communities. Promoting a broad vision of the subject, spanning a range of disciplines from linguistics to biology, from psychology to sociology and philosophy, this authoritative handbook is an essential reference guide for students and researchers working on language and culture across the social sciences.