This book takes readers to the village of Sheltozero in northern Russia. It highlights a tiny community of indigenous people called Veps, known colloquially as

This volume includes chapters by junior and senior scholars hailing from Europe, Asia, North America, and Oceania, all of whom sought to understand the social a

Contemporary megaprojects have evolved from the discreet, modernist projects undertaken in the past by centralized authorities to encompass everything from larg

This unique comparative ethnography uses a systematic and nuanced approach to delve into the myriad meanings of "being fat" within and across different global s

Part monograph, part methods handbook, and including poetry, photos and other media, this highly original work explores the emergent middle class in Angola thro

From Water to Wine explores how Angola has changed since the end of its civil war in 2002. Its focus is on the middle class— defined as those with a house, a

I Was Never Alone or Oporniki presents an original ethnographic stage play, based on fieldwork conducted in Russia with adults with disabilities. The core of th

This short, engaging book details the life history of Esperanza Ruiz and four generations of her family. Their stories recount a century of change in a poor hig

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The book is an essential resource for those interested in investigating the lives, histories, and futures of indigenous peoples around the world. Perfect for re