Bøger i Anthropology, Culture and Soci serien

David Graeber (1961-2020) was an American anthropologist and anarchist activist, who left us with new ways to understand humankind. His writings picked apart political power and social hierarchy to reveal what makes human society tick. This volume collects his most important insights in one book, showing how his writing resonates today for activists looking to shake things up, and explaining how his powerful and accessible ideas can be applied to a wide range of topics, from birth to banking. This collection of writings is both an introduction to his life and works, a guide to his key ideas, and an inspiring example of how anthropologists are continuing to use his work today. --Adapted from publisher's description.

An anthropological account of how rankings, statistics and numbers are reshaping the world we live in

Climate change has meant that the future of the Arctic is important to the future of the world. This book is a glimpse into the changes affecting a community within the Arctic circle.

An anthropological study of the impact of cash grants on the economic dynamics and relationships among Kenya's urban poor

A rethinking of popular political movements, this book looks at new, emerging, mass visions and analyses their impact and potential in new ways.