Social and cultural anthropology Books

Book SynopsisCelebrates two complementary and necessary aspects of the art world, the hand of the artist and the role of art institutions

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Book SynopsisIn his eloquent new book Robert Carneiro traces the history of the development of empirical sciencefrom the Paleolithic to the presentvividly describing the major events that have marked a great transition in human thought, and how this affected the human experience.Trade Review 'An enormous achievement. Wherever I landed, whether it was the origin of ‘emergence,’ Einstein’s religion, the death of Platonic views of nature, or the strangely self-contradictory worldview of Julian Huxley, I learned something new. Wise, authoritative, and entertaining!' (Richard Milner, Author of Darwin’s Universe: Evolution from A to Z) 'I think the book is excellent. Easy to read—both because of its writing style and the layout in relatively brief sections. This makes it a pleasure to read—and the subject is so exhilarating! . . . A book to read and then keep for reference.' (Ken Perrott, Open Parachute (http://openparachute.wordpress.com/)) 'Carneiro traces the notion of ‘a thoroughgoing belief in unalloyed supernaturalism toward an attitude in which naturalism played an increasingly greater role’ . . . . The great debate today is between sociobiologists and cultural anthropologists to determine how much of human behavior and thought is genetically programmed and how much is culturally determined. Carneiro is firmly in the cultural camp, and longs for the day when humankind simply pursues truth and no longer seeks religious solace.' (G. M. Smith, Choice) '[I]nteresting and informative. . . . [A] nicely written contribution to understanding the evolution of competing ideas.' (Kenneth M. Weiss, Journal of Anthropological Research) '[A] fine example of how pure anthropology can not only be relevant but powerful! . . . The Evolution of the Human Mind is a skillfully written book that you won’t regret buying. It is destined to be a classic. Carneiro makes direct statements that writers love to cite (and readers love to read).' (Ira R. Wishoff, The Dirt Brothers (http://dirtbrothers.org/)) Prepublication praise . . . 'This insightful overview by a distinguished cultural anthropologist of how humans moved from animistic and supernatural views of the universe, spawned in the infancy of the species, to a naturalistic perspective based on science, is truly inspiring.' (Paul Kurtz, State University of New York at Buffalo) 'Does God exist? What is clear is that theistic beliefs exist, and their origin and development are brilliantly illuminated here. Carneiro’s subtle but enlightening treatment will be a breath of fresh air for all who find answerable questions more interesting than unanswerable ones.' (Robert Bates Graber, Truman State University) 'Carneiro’s erudition is breathtaking as he explores the concept of the soul, the nature of animate supernatural creatures, the emergence of polytheism, and the rise of monotheism. The evolution of the human mind is handled magnificently in this compelling and original book.' (Joyce Marcus, University of Michigan) Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Emergence of the Supernatural Chapter 2. The Spirit World Elaborates Chapter 3. Origin Myths: Accounting for Things as They Are Chapter 4. The Life of the Soul After Death Chapter 5. The Later History of Soul Beliefs Chapter 6. The Birth and Evolution of the Gods Chapter 7. The Rise of Scientific Thinking Chapter 8 The Impact of the Physical Sciences Chapter 9. The Attenuation of the Concept of God Chapter 10. The Rise and Demise of Idealist Philosophy Chapter 11. The Expansion of Naturalism Chapter 12. The Coming of Evolution Chapter 13. The Impact of Evolution Chapter 14. The Religious Views of Charles Darwin Chapter 15. The Twin Specters of Atheism and Materialism Chapter 16. Vitalism versus Mechanism in the Interpretation of Life Chapter 17. Accounting for the Origin of Life Chapter 18. Evolution and Emergence Chapter 19. The Diminishing Role of God in History Chapter 20. Free Will versus Determinism Chapter 21. The Doctrine of the Two Magesteria Chapter 22. The Scientists Speak Up: The Theists Chapter 23. The Scientists Speak Up: The Non-Theists Chapter 24. Trends in Belief to the End of the Nineteenth Century Chapter 25. Secularism and Religion Continue to Compete Chapter 26. Current Status and Future Prospects References Index

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Book SynopsisRecalling the full significance of the contact made between Europe and the Americas, this book shows how the encounter of two old worlds gave rise to a truly new world on both sides of the Atlantic. From astronomy to food, this history shows how America began transforming Europe the moment European explorers set foot on American soil.Trade ReviewAuthors Käthe Roth and Denis Vaugeois have put together a fascinating compendium of English words that owe their etymological origins to native languages of the Americas. But [this book] does more . . . It is a thought-provoking read that will be a valuable resource for students and scholars alike." —Montreal Review of Books"The book is filled with little gems throughout . . . a great reference for research. A nice addition to any library or school." —Eastern Door (Kahnawake Mohawk Nation)"A fascinating book!" —Le Soleil (Quebec City)

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Book SynopsisBritish writer and tea historian Jane Pettigrew has joined forces again with American tea writer Bruce Richardson to chronicle the fascinating story of tea's influence on British and American culture, commerce and community spanning nearly four centuries. These two leading tea professionals have seen first-hand the current tea renaissance sweeping modern culture and have written over two dozen books on the subject of tea, including The New Tea Companion . No beverage has shaped Western civilization more than the ancient elixir - tea. Follow tea's amazing journey from Canton to London, Boston and beyond as these two leaders of today's tea renaissance weave a fascinating story detailing how the leaves of a simple Asian plant shaped the culture and politics of both the United Kingdom and the United States. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY: First Tea in England * East India Company * America's Thirst for Tea * Tea Jars & Caddies THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: Teas for Sale * Tea SmuggliTrade Review"Here is history as it should be written. In a spell-binding way the story skips merrily along while seeming to skip nothing; it moves quickly but never seems to hurry. Any lover of quaint and curious lore will spend happy hours taking instruction from these authors." James Norwood Pratt

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Book SynopsisSeeking to identify the plant origins of the early sacramental beverages Soma and Haoma, this study draws a connection between the psychoactive properties of these drinks and the widespread use of cannabis among Indo-Europeans during this time. Exploring the role of these libations as inspiration for the Indian Rig Veda and the Persian Avestan texts, this examination discusses the spread of cannabis use across Europe and Asia, the origins of the Soma and Haoma cults, and the shamanic origins of modern religion.Trade Review"Scholarly, hip, witty, and extremely well documented . . . this book might cause a revolution in biblical studies!" --Robert Anton Wilson, author, Schrodinger's Cat Trilogy"This book is fanscinating! There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion . . . there is no way that so important a plant as a fiber source for textiles and nutritive oils and one so easy to grow would have gone unnoticed, and the mere harvesting of it would have induced an entheogenic reaction." --Carp P. Ruck, professor, Boston University"Every cannabis aficionado, patient, and advocate will find something of great value in Chris Bennett's Cannabis and the Soma Solution. The great Jack Herer laid the foundation of our understanding of the foolishness of cannabis prohibition in its modern form: Chris Bennett has performed an invaluable service by proving once and for all that the oldest and greatest spiritual sacrament in human history is cannabis use." -- Treating Yourself (November 2011)"It is a volume that must be read by every scholar who works in the field of biblical studies, world religions, psycho-spirituality, or the history of the paranormal as friend and familiar." J. Harold Ellens, PhD, Institute for Antiquity and Christianity of the Claremont Graduate School"A treasure trove of up-to-date ancient information on cannabis. Highly recommended to round out your library on religious uses of psychoactive drugs." Julie Holland, M.D., editor, The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis"I have read Mr. Bennett's several books on this subject and am in general agreement with what he states, especially about the extent to which the Vedic hallucinogen Soma was probably made from cannabis. Indeed, his research has changed my own thinking about this ancient conundrum (heretofore, the majority of scholars have suggested that Soma was prepared from psychotropic mushrooms) . . . . In short, I heartily recommend Bennett's book to anyone seeking a better understanding of this well-nigh universal, albeit all too often misunderstood hallucinogen and its crucial role in the history of human spirituality." C. Scott Littleton, Ph.D., Emeritus professor of Anthropology, Occidental College"Chris Bennett assembles religious, historical, medical and poetic sources with immaculate ease, in order to construct what is sure to be an enduring examination of the global history of cannabis use by widely diverse human populations." Dr. David C.A. Hillman, author, The Chemical Muse: Drug Use and the Roots of Western Civilization"I've enjoyed this book immenselya masterful investigation of religious intoxication cults from ancient India, Persia, Asia Minor, Scythia, and Europe. Refuting R. Gordon Wasson's theory that Soma of the Vedas was Amanita muscaria mushrooms, Bennett shows that Soma was probably a mixture of cannabis, ephedra and poppy (confirmed by Sarianidi's archaeological discoveries in Bactria), and he traces the uses of cannabis as a sacrament through many ancient cultures. This is a must-read for everyone interested in the ancient history of drugs." Michael R. Aldrich Ph.D., author, Marijuana Myths and Folklore"If you are interested in the history of the Indo-Europeans, the history and identification of soma / haoma, or the history of cannabis as a hallucinogen, you owe it to yourself to read Chris Bennett's substantial tome." Victor H. Mair, Professor, Chinese Language and Literature, University of Pennsylvania

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Book SynopsisThe Inuit relationship with sea ice told through stories, artwork, and photographs

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Book SynopsisThe Inuit relationship with sea ice told through stories, artwork, and photographs

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a trove of personal accounts and cutting-edge research, a “timely and extremely important” book (The Washington Post) from the acclaimed, award-winning author of Thank You, Mr. Nixon that shows how our worldviews are shaped—and what that might mean for the shared future of the United States and China. As East and West become more and more entwined, we also continue to baffle one another. What’s more important—self-sacrifice or self-definition? Do we ultimately answer to something larger than ourselves—a family, a religion, a troop? Or is our mantra “To thine own self be true”?   Gish Jen shows how our worldviews are shaped by what cultural psychologists call independent and interdependent models of selfhood. Coloring what we perceive, remember, do, make, and tell, imbuing everything from our ideas about copying to our conceptions of human rights, these models help explain why the

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s hard to imagine a better person than Mr. Else to tell this story. . . . His book does several things at once. On one level, it’s a biography of Mr. Hampton . . . On another, it’s a lucid recap of many of the signal events of the civil rights movement. . . . True South is a series of braided stories that are each well told . . . [A] warm and intelligent book.”—Dwight Garner, The New York Times“Reading this book feels like reliving the great stories of a legendary party from days gone by, one that continues to inspire. Else, a producer par excellence, is also a talented writer. . . . His memories are rich with detail and surprisingly candid.”—San Francisco Chronicle“Distinguished documentarian and MacArthur fellow Else has written a hard-driving, avidly detailed, and dramatic history of the making of Eyes on the Prize, the pioneering 1987 television documentary series about the civil rights movement. . . . With its many hooks and avenues, compelling portraits, and thought-provoking revelations, this in-depth chronicle of the making of a defining civil rights documentary is an invaluable and timely work.”—Booklist, (starred review)“No one is better suited to write this moving account of perhaps the greatest American documentary series ever made. Jon Else helped film it, and, two decades earlier, as a civil rights worker in the South, he lived through part of the history involved. He tells the story with the compassion and eloquence it deserves.”—Adam Hochschild, author of King Leopold's Ghost, Bury the Chains, and To End All Wars“True South is the powerful story of a singular black man, Henry Hampton, who combined film and social activism to create the first people’s history of the civil rights movement. Jon Else’s insight into Hampton’s struggle to record and show history to a world in denial calls attention to Eyes on the Prize as a true American epic. It is hard not to be moved by this account––by both its author’s and its subject’s contributions to our society. This is truly great and important book, a magisterial chronicle of how we tell the story of the civil rights movement.” —Errol Morris, Academy Award winning director of The Fog of War and The Thin Blue Line “ Eyes on the Prize chronicled the small towns and back roads of the Deep South where the civil rights movement took root and flourished. Jon Else takes readers behind the scenes in the decades-long journey of the late Henry Hampton, Eyes’ visionary creator, and the motley team of us who ended up making history by telling this history. True South captures the blood, sweat and tears of ordinary Americans who fundamentally changed America, and the extraordinary spirit and heart of a man committed to making sure their sacrifice was remembered.” —Callie Crossley, Academy-award-nominated producer of the "Bridge to Freedom" episode of Eyes on the Prize“Jon Else tells the amazing story of how independent filmmaker Henry Hampton overcame enormous obstacles to create the landmark documentary series, Eyes on the Prize. Written by a key member of Hampton's team, True South sheds light on the decade-long effort to transform American history during a crucial period of racial change into moving images that have shaped American historical understanding.” —Clayborne Carson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor of history, Stanford University "In detailing the financial struggle involved and the arduous process of finding interviewees and eliciting their stories, Else reveals the complexities of any such production. An illuminating look at racial strife and TV history."—Kirkus Reviews“Else tells the remarkable story in vivid detail, with some detours into the actual movement history, his own activism in the South in the ‘60s, and the back-and-forth between his Eyes on the Prize work and his career in Hollywood. For anyone more likely to think of Ken Burns than Hampton (or Burns and no one else) when considering historical documentaries, True South sets a proper context."—Pop Matters“In this fascinating book, Else, a producer and cinematographer who worked on the series, braids together Hampton’s story making the series and the dramatic national battle over racial equality that it describes. . . . Adding dimension to this marvelous account, Else . . . intersperses his own work for voting rights and against the Ku Klux Klan.”—The National Book Review "The emotional and factual combination that results from the documentary and the book is powerful and will endure."—Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Book Synopsis***A National Bestseller***A riveting, must-read, year-in-the-life account of three teachers, combined with reporting that reveals what’s really going on behind school doors, by New York Times bestselling author and education expert Alexandra Robbins.   Alexandra Robbins goes behind the scenes to tell the true, sometimes shocking, always inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. She follows Penny, a southern middle school math teacher who grappled with a toxic staff clique at the big school in a small town; Miguel, a special ed teacher in the western United States who fought for his students both as an educator and as an activist; and Rebecca, an East Coast elementary school teacher who struggled to schedule and define a life outside of school. Robbins also interviewed hundreds of other teachers nationwide who share their secrets, dramas, and joys.   Interspersed among the tea

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Book SynopsisLiving Memory investigates the complex question of language and its place at the heart of Bergamasco culture in northern Italy. Integrates extensive participant observation with sociolinguistic data collection Reveals the political and social dynamics of a national language (Italian) and a local dialect (Bergamasco) struggling for survival Introduces the original concept of the social aesthetics of language: the interweaving of culturally-shaped and emotionally felt dimensions of language-choice Written to be accessible to students and specialists alike Part of the Blackwell Studies in Discourse and Culture SeriesTable of ContentsSeries Editor’s Preface vi Preface viii Constructing Transcripts: Orthographic Conventions and Transcription Processes xiii 1. Introduction 1 2. Bergamasco in Use: The Feel of Everyday Speaking 27 3. Gendering Language 64 4. Bergamasco on Stage: Poetry and Theater 83 5. Modern Campanilismo: The Value of Place 120 6. Bergamo, Italy, Europe: Speaking Contextualized 156 7. Conclusion 189 Notes 206 References 216

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Book SynopsisLearn how you can help combat micro and macroaggressions against socially devalued groups with this authoritative new resource Microintervention Strategies: What You Can Do to Disarm and Dismantle Indivdiual and Systemic Racism and Bias, deliversa cutting-edge exploration and extension of the concept ofmicrointerventionsto combat micro and macroaggressionstargeted at marginalized groups in our society. While racial bias is the primary example used throughout the book, the author's approach is applicable to virtually all forms of bias and discrimination, includingthat directed at those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, and others. The book calls outunfair and biased institutional policies and practices and presents strategies to help reducethe impact of sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and classism. It provides a new conceptual framework for distinguishing between the different categories ofmicrointerventions, or individual anti-bias actions, and offerTable of ContentsPreface xiii Chapter One: Taking Responsibility to Address Bias and Discrimination 1 The Failure to Act 5 The Relationship between Macroaggressions and Microaggressions 7 How Macroaggressions Differ from Microaggressions 9 Macroassaults in Institutional Policies and Practices 11 Macroaggressions as Systemic Racism 12 Macroaggressions in Standard Operating Procedures 15 The Need to Take Action: People of Color, White Allies, and Bystanders 17 Targets 17 White Allies 18 Bystanders 20 Chapter Two: What Are Microinterventions? 23 Distinguishing Microinterventions from Macrointerventions 24 Three Forms of Microinterventions: Strategies and Tactics 29 Microaffirmations 30 Microprotections 33 Microchallenges 38 Chapter Three: Psychological Benefits of Microinterventions vs. the Psychological Costs of Inaction 43 Active Anti-racist Interventions: Benefits and Costs 46 For Targets 49 For Significant Others 49 For White Allies 50 For Bystanders 50 Prosocial Norms and Contexts 52 Psychosocial Costs of Racism to Whites: Perpetrator Constriction vs. Liberation 54 Cognitive Costs to Perpetrators 56 Affective Costs to Perpetrators 56 Behavioral Costs to Perpetrators 57 Spiritual and Moral Cost to Perpetrators 57 Perpetrator Liberation and Benefits 58 Chapter Four: Barriers to Combatting Micro- and Macroaggressions 59 Being Oblivious, Innocent, and Naïve 63 Minimizing the Harm 65 Maintaining Harmony and Avoiding Conflict 67 Fearing Repercussions 67 Isolation 68 Loss of Position and Power 69 Attacks on Character 69 Psychological Stress and Burnout 70 Violent Threats and Physical Harm 71 Being Paralyzed and Feeling Impotent 72 Chapter Five: Overcoming Silence, Inaction and Complicity 73 Learn to Recognize and Decode Hidden Expressions of Bias 74 Become Aware of the Toxicity and Harmful Impact of Micro/Macroaggressions 76 Create Norms that Counter Conflict Avoidance and Enhance Racial Dialogues 79 Appeal to Moral Values 82 Undertake Antibias Training 82 Create Fair and Just Societal and Organizational Policies and Practices 82 Raising Race-Conscious Children 83 Seek Social Support and Allies 84 Obtain Skills and Tactics to Respond to Macroaggressions 88 Chapter Six: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Make the “Invisible” Visible 91 Challenging Microaggressions 92 Strategic Goal: Make Microaggressions Visible 93 Tactic # 1 – Develop Perspicacity 93 Tactic # 2 – Disempower the Innuendo by “Naming” It 96 Tactic # 3 – Undermine the Meta-communication 96 Tactic # 4 – Challenge the Stereotype 96 Tactic # 5 – Broaden the Ascribed Trait to a Universal Human Behavior 97 Tactic # 6 – Ask for Clarification of a Statement or Action 97 Tactic # 7 – Make the Meta-communication Explicit by Restating/Rephrasing the Statement or Action 98 Tactic # 8 – Reverse, Redirect or Mimic the Statements or Actions of the Offender as If It Was Meant for the Perpetrator 98 Challenging Macroaggressions 99 Strategic Goal: Make Macroaggressions Visible 100 Tactic # 1 – Monitor and Document 101 Tactic # 2 – Encourage Implementing Systems of Evaluation and Accountability 102 Tactic # 3 – Leverage Personal Power and Privileged Identities 104 Chapter Seven: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Educate Perpetrators and Stakeholders 107 Strategic Goal: Educate Perpetrators 108 Tactic # 1 – Help Microaggressors Differentiate between Good Intent and Harmful Impact 108 Tactic # 2 – Contradict the Group-Based Stereotype with Opposing Evidence by Personalizing It to Specific Individuals 111 Tactic # 3 – Appeal to the Offender’s Values and Principles 111 Tactic # 4 – Point Out the Commonalities 112 Tactic # 5 – Promote Empathy 113 Tactic # 6 – Point Out How They Benefit 113 Strategic Goal: Challenging Macroaggressions through Education 114 Tactic # 1 – Raise Critical Thinking 116 Tactic # 2 – Support Antibias Education and Training 117 Tactic # 3 – Highlight the Benefits of Diversity and Equity 122 Chapter Eight: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics to Disarm Microaggressions and Macroaggressions 125 Strategic Goal: Disarm Microaggressions 129 Tactic # 1 – Interrupt the Communication and Redirect It 129 Tactic # 2 – State Values and Set Limits 130 Tactic # 3 – Express Disagreement 130 Tactic # 4 – Describe What Is Happening 131 Tactic # 5 – Nonverbal Communication 131 Tactic # 6 – Use an Exclamatory Short Expression 131 Tactic # 7 – Remind Them of the Rules 132 Challenging Macroaggressions 132 Nonviolent and Violent Actions 133 Strategic Goal: Disarming Macroaggressions 134 Chapter Nine: Microintervention Strategy and Tactics for Using External Support and Alliances 151 Strategic Goal: Seeking External Support/Validation in Fighting Microaggressions 152 Tactic # 1 – Alert Leadership 155 Tactic # 2 – Report Incident 155 Tactic # 3 – Seek Therapy/Counseling 156 Tactic # 4 – Seek Spirituality/Religion/Community Support 156 Tactic # 5 – Establish a Buddy System 157 Tactic # 6 – Establish or Join a Support Group 158 Microintervention Cautions 158 Strategic Goal: Seeking External Support in Fighting Macroaggressions 159 Tactic # 1 – Call on the Support of Human Rights Organizations 160 Tactic # 2 – Initiate Governmental Action 162 Tactic # 4 – Seek Community Support 165 Chapter Ten: Microinterventions 169 Prime Time for Developing Minds 170 Talking Race to Children 171 Microintervention Implications for Caretakers and Educators 173 Make the Invisible Visible 174 Educate Stakeholders 176 Disarm the Micro/Macroaggression 178 Seek External Support 180 Implications for Future Study 181 Conclusions 184 References 191 Name Index 213 Subject Index 221

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Book SynopsisA kaleidoscopic exploration that traverses history, literature, art, and science to reveal humans'' unique and vibrant relationship with color.We have an extraordinary connection to colorwe give it meanings, associations, and properties that last millennia and span cultures, continents, and languages. In The World According to Color, James Fox takes seven elemental colorsblack, red, yellow, blue, white, purple, and greenand uncovers behind each a root idea, based on visual resemblances and common symbolism throughout history.Through a series of stories and vignettes, the book then traces these meanings to show how they morphed and multiplied and, ultimately, how they reveal a great deal about the societies that produced them: reflecting and shaping their hopes, fears, prejudices, and preoccupations.Fox also examines the science of how our eyes and brains interpret light and color, and shows how this is inherently linked with the meanings we give

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Book SynopsisJerry Toner is Fellow and Director of Studies in Classics at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, UK. He is the author of Leisure and Ancient Rome (1995), Popular Culture in Ancient Rome (2009), Homer's Turk: How Classics Shaped Ideas of the East (2013) and Roman Disasters (2013).Trade ReviewAs part of Classen’s larger series, the book will be a desirable addition to student-focused libraries ... Toner’s volume succeeds in demonstrating how “antiquity ... was a period when the senses were experienced vividly". * Canadian Journal of History/Annales canadiennes d’histoire *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Sensing the Ancient Past Jerry Toner (University of Cambridge, UK) 1. The Social Life of the Senses: Feasts and Funerals David Potter (University of Michigan, USA) 2. Urban Sensations: Opulence and Ordure Gregory S. Aldrete (University of Wisconsin, USA) 3. The Senses in the Marketplace: The Luxury Market and Eastern Trade in Ancient Rome Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (University of Cambridge, UK) 4. The Senses in Religion: Piety, Critique, Competition Susan Ashbrook Harvey (Brown University, USA) 5. The Senses in Philosophy and Science: Five Conceptions from Heraclitus to Plato Ashley Clements (Trinity College Dublin, UK) 6. Medicine and the Senses: Humours, Potions and Spells Helen King (The Open University, UK) and Jerry Toner (University of Cambridge, UK) 7. The Senses in Literature: Falling in Love in an Ancient Greek Novel Silvia Montiglio (Johns Hopkins Universitry, USA) 8. Art and the Senses: The Artistry of Bodies, Stages and Cities in the Greco-Roman World Mark Bradley (University of Nottingham, UK) 9. Sensory Media: Representation, Communication, and Performance in Ancient Literature Benjamin Stevens (Hollins University, USA) Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisApplied ethnomusicology is an approach guided by principles of social responsibility, which extends the usual academic goal of broadening and deepening knowledge and understanding toward solving concrete problems and toward working both inside and beyond typical academic contexts (International Council for Traditional Music 2007).

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A superb learning experience for anyone curious about humanity and cultural dynamics. Joy Hendry dazzles with provocative questions, compelling stories, and profound answers."-Christopher C. Fennell,University of Illinois "With examples from around the world, a wide palette of topics, and clear explanations of key concepts and theories, this is a highly engaging and vividly rendered introduction to social and cultural anthropology for new students and general readers alike."-William W. Kelly,Yale University

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Book SynopsisGlobal Problems, Global Solutions: Prospects for a Better World approaches social problems from a global perspective with an emphasis on using one’s sociological imagination. Perfect for instructors who involve students in research, this text connects problems borne by individuals to regional, global and historical forces, and stresses the importance of evidence in forming opinions and policies addressing social issues. The book introduces readers to the complexities of the major problems that confront us today such as violent conflict, poverty, climate change, human trafficking and other issues that we encounter in our lives. It book concludes with a chapter on politics and government, underscoring the need for good governance at all levels–and cooperation among many layers of government–to build a better world. Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1. Private Troubles and Social Problems: Developing a Sociological Imagination It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times Private Troubles, Public Issues Vulnerability to Global Problems Using a Social Science Lens Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Perspectives for Studying Problems Understanding the Global Order Part I: Nourishing Human Capital Chapter 2. Socioeconomic Fault Lines: Inequality, Poverty, and Development How Well Does the Global Economy Function? Understanding Inequality Impacts of Global Poverty and Inequality Quality of Life Along Levels of Development Origins of Contemporary Inequality Among Nations Factors Influencing Varying Levels of Development Varying Pathways to Development Fighting Poverty and Inequality Chapter 3. Starving in the Shadow of Plenty The Global Food System Food Security How Can We Fix Our Broken Food System? Food Safety Nets Chapter 4. Optimizing Human Capital: Good Health The Global Burden of Disease How Our Lifestyles Harm Us: Non-Communicable Disease Discrimination in Health Care Anomie in the 21st Century: Mental Health Concerns Infectious Outbreak, Epidemic, Pandemic Making Health Care Work Coordinated Action Chapter 5. Expanding Horizons Through Lifelong Learning Achieving Universal Education Measuring Quality Education The Pivotal Problem of Funding Reaching More with Education Improving the Quality of Education Part II: Restoring Civility to Social Life Chapter 6. From Difference to Discrimination: Fault Lines of Race, Ethnicity, and Religion Defining Difference: Diversity and Meaning Burned by the Sun or White Like the Ice: The Social Creation of Race The Rights of Indigenous Communities: The "First" Peoples Human Rights, Life Chances, and Discrimination Falling Between the Cracks: Statelessness in a World of States Having the Wrong Religion Could Cost You Your Life Confronting Discrimination and Persecution Chapter 7. You Can′t Empower Us with Chickens: Gender Through the Lifespan Gender Inequality and Human Development Gender Inequities Throughout the Lifespan Chapter 8. When Life Becomes a Commodity: Human and Wildlife Trafficking Globalization Effects on Crime Individual and Environmental Vulnerability to Transnational Organized Crime The Legal Framework to Combat Transnational Organized Crime Human Trafficking: When People Become a Commodity Combatting Human Trafficking Trafficking in Wildlife: Flora and Fauna Chapter 9. Transnational Property Crimes The War on Drug Trafficking The Human Cost of Illegal Drugs Death and Violence Along Trafficking Routes Economic Costs of Drugs and Alternative Development Trafficking in Firearms and Weaponry Intellectual Property Crime: Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods Emerging Crimes Combatting Cybercrime: The Legislative Framework Combatting Transnational Crimes Chapter 10. The Challenge of Political Violence The Nature of War, Armed Conflict, and Political Instability Correlates and Causes of Violent Conflicts Consequences and Costs of Violent Conflict The Conflict Trap Protecting Peace and Problems of Peacemaking Promoting Peace and Getting Out of the Conflict Trap Part III: Sustaining Natural and Manufactured Environments Chapter 11. Global Flows of Refugees Types of Migration Global Flows of Refugees Life as a Refugee The "Solutions" Internally Displaced Persons Chapter 12. Environmental and Economic Migration What Is a Migrant? Patterns of Migration Displaced by Climate Change and Environmental Disaster Demographic, Economic, and Social Impacts of Migration Populist Backlash to Immigration Mitigating the Challenges of Migration Chapter 13. Destruction and Depletion of the Natural Environment Scope of Environmental Problems Chemical Contaminants Air, Land, and Water Degradation and Depletion Developing Nations and Toxic Dumping Pollution in the Developing World Water Pollution in the Developed World Environmental Assessment in the United States Depletion of Water Resources The Global Water Regime A Global View: Air Pollution Land Degradation The Forests The Global Chemical Regime Escaping the Toxic: Living Green Chapter 14. Climate Change and Global Warming The Threat of Climate Change The Symptoms of a Changing Climate Extreme Weather and Displaced People Health and Nutrition Effects The Environmental Regime "Greening" the Earth: Sustainable Development Chapter 15. Urbanization: The Lure of the Cities What Makes a City? What Does it Mean to Be Urban? Contemporary Cities The Urban Slums: Cities of Tomorrow? Achieving Urban Sustainability Chapter 16. A World Gone Awry? The State of Governance Is the World Unmanageable? Goals of Governance Layers of Governance A Normative Basis for Good Governance Meeting the Challenges of Governance References Index

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Book SynopsisUsing contemporary theoretical approaches as a foundation, Anthropology Anywhere introduces anthropology as a way for students to ask questions about the world around them, from classroom experiences to global conflicts. Without sacrificing topics expected in an anthropology text, this book presents a new framework for today's students to think about how the same issues shape very different lives, highlighting how topics such as relationships, prestige, and social roles transcend place alone.

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Book SynopsisYou are more than your job. Optimize your happiness, bank account, personal growth, with this practical playbook to achieve sustainable work-life balance—perfect for readers of The Good Enough Job and What Color Is Your Parachute? 'An actionable guide to leading a balanced life.' — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again Pouring yourself into a single full-time job is the riskiest move you can make. Your parents’ advice to focus on one career path? It doesn’t work anymore, for reasons ranging from recessions to student loan debt, the gig economy, climate disasters, and a global pandemic (to name a few). We need a dramatically different relationship with work, one that allows us to define ourselves beyond our paid labor.   The answer? A Portfolio Life. An anti-hustle, pro-rest approach to work-life

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning scholar explores the sixty-thousand-year history of the Pacific islands in this dazzling, deeply researched account.One of the Best Books of 2021 — Wall Street JournalThe islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia stretch across a huge expanse of ocean and encompass a multitude of different peoples. Starting with Captain James Cook, the earliest European explorers to visit the Pacific were astounded and perplexed to find populations thriving thousands of miles from continents. Who were these people? From where did they come? And how were they able to reach islands dispersed over such vast tracts of ocean?  In Voyagers, the distinguished anthropologist Nicholas Thomas charts the course of the seaborne migrations that populated the islands between Asia and the Americas from late prehistory onward. Drawing on the latest research, including insights gained from genetics, linguistics, and archaeology, Thomas provides a dazzling account of these long-distance migrations, the seagoing technologies that enabled them, and the societies they left in their wake.

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Book SynopsisThis unique look at learned and acquired cultures explores the power and weaknesses of society, especially as it applies to those of Italian heritage. A strong argument is made for ethnic, cultural, and political independence; the importance of failure in relation to culture is also stressed.Trade ReviewGambling with Failure strikes me as an essential book for anyone interested in the problems facing Canada in regard to its minority populations." —Eugene Mirabelli, author, The World at Noon

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