Hierarchy - Persistence and Transformation in Social Formations (Hardcover, New)

"This welcome volume collects 12 essays addressing problems in the analysis of sociocultural values and sociocultural hierarchy, in dialogue with ideas of Dumont." . American Ethnologist

Louis Dumont's concept of hierarchy continues to inspire social scientists. Using it as their starting point, the contributors to this volume introduce both fresh empirical material and new theoretical considerations. On the basis of diverse ethnographic contexts in Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East they challenge some current conceptions of hierarchical formations and reassess former debates - of post-colonial and neo-colonial agendas, ideas of "democratization" and "globalization," and expanding market economies - both with regard to new theoretical issues and the new world situation.

General

Imprint:	Berghahn Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	December 2008
Editors:	Knut M. Rio • Olaf H. Smedal
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84545-493-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
LSN:	1-84545-493-6
Barcode:	9781845454937

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