Cultural Intimacy

Social Poetics and the Real Life of States, Societies, and Institutions

Autori

• Michael Herzfeld

Parametri

• 242 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Scienze sociali

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the concept of 'cultural intimacy,' this third edition delves into the dynamics between state and citizen, exploring themes like national character and social poetics. Michael Herzfeld enhances the theoretical framework with updated insights reflecting recent scholarship and global events, including commentary on Greece's relationship with the EU. New material from Thailand and China expands the discussion, while the examination of religious intimacy sheds light on urban impacts. The work emphasizes anthropology's relevance to pressing contemporary issues like globalization and nationalism.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

(In brossura)