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This wide-ranging collection of articles, first published in 1981,
documents the development of the intellectual and political aspects
of the concept of the Asiatic Mode of Production - a concept
central to the Western understanding of non-capitalist societies.
This wide-ranging collection of articles, first published in 1981,
documents the development of the intellectual and political aspects
of the concept of the Asiatic Mode of Production - a concept
central to the Western understanding of non-capitalist societies.
This is the first study of Europe post-1989 from an anthropological
perspective. Thirteen distinguished authors examine the social,
cultural and political implications of European integration with
particular emphasis on changing European identities, concepts of
citizenship and levels of participation. Their aim is to suggest an
agenda for future research capable of addressing developing trends
in contemporary Europe. The book is divided into two parts. The
first deals with major theoretical issues that have characterized
the anthropological study of Europe and includes a detailed
introductory chapter which charts the history of anthropology in
Europe and considers the prospects for an anthropology of Europe.
This is followed by key themes in the study of European society and
culture including kinship, gender, nationalism, immigration and
changing patterns of production. The second section develops these
themes further using different theoretical perspectives to explain
complex issues such as nationalism, ethnic identities, and
sectarian conflicts. Nine case studies cover a wide range of
contemporary topics including European integration and Irish
nationalism, the transmission of ethnic identity, and identity and
conflict in the former Yugoslavia and post-colonial Gibraltar. This
book fills a gap in the literature on European integration and will
be of interest to anthropologists and sociologists as well as
students of Political Science, Communications and European Studies.
Synthesizing British, French and American traditions, this
stimulating and accessible text presents a comprehensive and
fascinating introduction to social and cultural anthropology. It
offers an original approach through integrating knowledge produced
from a variety of perspectives, placing cultural and social
anthropology in a wider context including macro-sociological
concepts and reference to biological evolution. Written in a clear
and concise style, it conveys to the student the complexities of a
discipline focusing on the structure, evolution and cultural
identity of human societies up to the present day. The text
consists of four major parts: the scope and method of anthropology,
a conceptual and institutional overview, the evolution of the
structure of human societies, and the cultural politics of race,
ethnicity, nationalism and multiculturalism.
This book provides an integrated framework for explaining how
nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of
modern times. Starting with a consideration of the medieval roots
of the nation, the author goes on to examine the various approaches
and structural theories which have been used to explain the
development of nationalism. In so doing, he highlights the key role
of cultural and political influences, as well as the impact of the
French Revolution and its aftermath.
Clearly written with concise, self-contained chapters, this book
will be of interest to undergraduates taking a range of social
science and history courses as well as specialist readers.
This is the first study of Europe post-1989 from an anthropological
perspective. Thirteen distinguished authors examine the social,
cultural and political implications of European integration with
particular emphasis on changing European identities, concepts of
citizenship and levels of participation. Their aim is to suggest an
agenda for future research capable of addressing developing trends
in contemporary Europe. The book is divided into two parts. The
first deals with major theoretical issues that have characterized
the anthropological study of Europe and includes a detailed
introductory chapter which charts the history of anthropology in
Europe and considers the prospects for an anthropology of Europe.
This is followed by key themes in the study of European society and
culture including kinship, gender, nationalism, immigration and
changing patterns of production. The second section develops these
themes further using different theoretical perspectives to explain
complex issues such as nationalism, ethnic identities, and
sectarian conflicts. Nine case studies cover a wide range of
contemporary topics including European integration and Irish
nationalism, the transmission of ethnic identity, and identity and
conflict in the former Yugoslavia and post-colonial Gibraltar. This
book fills a gap in the literature on European integration and will
be of interest to anthropologists and sociologists as well as
students of Political Science, Communications and European Studies.
This book provides an integrated framework for the explanation of
how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of
modern times. Starting with a consideration of the medieval roots
of the nation, the author goes on to examine the various approaches
and structural theories which have been used to explain the
development of nationalism. In so doing, he highlights the key role
of cultural and political influences, as well as the impact of the
French Revolution and its aftermath. Clearly written with concise,
self-contained chapters, this book will be of interest to
undergraduates taking a range of social science and history courses
as well as specialist readers.
."Llobera's engaged and original book is a welcome addition to the
macro-anthropology of European nationalisms, raising old questions
with a new twist and combining, surprisingly successfully, the
roles of anthropologist and national chronicler." . JRAI Since it
emergence in the 19th century in response to feudalism, nationalism
has been a mixed blessing. Originally seen as a positive force,
often enough it has resulted in warfare and persecution of
minorities, so much so that, over time, it has been considered a
social evil whose apparent decline has been greeted as a positive
development. The author disputes this or rather, he maintains that
the picture that emerges is more complex: nationalism is not
disappearing but has taken on a different form. What we are
experiencing is an increasing autonomy of ethnonations, i.e.
nations without a state, in the wake of a weakening of the
multinational states and the transfer of their sovereignty upwards,
in the case of Europe to the federation of the European Union, and
downwards to the ""ethnonations."" Catalonia is the major case
study in this book but it is embedded in a comprehensive
theoretical framework as well as the historical and contemporary
reality of Europe, opening up a new perspective. The author, one of
the foremost scholars in this field, brilliantly succeeds in
developing an original, clear and comprehensive vision of
nationalism that is accessible to a wide readership. Josep R.
Llobera was born in Havana and brought up in Catalonia. He has made
Britain his home since 1969. Since 1996, he has been Visiting
Professor of Anthropology at University College London and at the
Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.
Since it emergence in the 19th century in response to feudalism,
nationalism has been a mixed blessing. Originally seen as a
positive force, often enough it has resulted in warfare and
persecution of minorities, so much so that, over time, it has been
considered a social evil whose apparent decline has been greeted as
a positive development. The author disputes this or rather, he
maintains that the picture that emerges is more complex:
nationalism is not disappearing but has taken on a different form.
What we are experiencing is an increasing autonomy of ethnonations,
i.e. nations without a state, in the wake of a weakening of the
multinational states and the transfer of their sovereignty upwards,
in the case of Europe to the federation of the European Union, and
downwards to the "ethnonations." Catalonia is the major case study
in this book but it is embedded in a comprehensive theoretical
framework as well as the historical and contemporary reality of
Europe, opening up a new perspective. The author, one of the
foremost scholars in this field, brilliantly succeeds in developing
an original, clear and comprehensive vision of nationalism that is
accessible to a wide readership.
Synthesizing British, French and American traditions, this
stimulating and accessible text presents a comprehensive and
fascinating introduction to social and cultural anthropology. It
offers an original approach through integrating knowledge produced
from a variety of perspectives, placing cultural and social
anthropology in a wider context including macro-sociological
concepts and reference to biological evolution. Written in a clear
and concise style, it conveys to the student the complexities of a
discipline focusing on the structure, evolution and cultural
identity of human societies up to the present day. The text
consists of four major parts: the scope and method of anthropology,
a conceptual and institutional overview, the evolution of the
structure of human societies, and the cultural politics of race,
ethnicity, nationalism and multiculturalism.
The totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century reveal disturbing
and uncomfortable facts about human nature, social life, and moral
progress. Totalitarianism, ironically, came at a time when the
'spirit of modernity' was in full swing and human potential was
supposedly at its peak. Distracted by the wonders of the industrial
revolution, few would have guessed the horrors that were just
around the corner. Focusing on the historical background to
twentieth-century totalitarianism, this book unravels the
complexity and mystery behind ideas of domination, leadership, and
human development. In doing so, it not only sheds light on the dark
side of modern thought but also shows that the foundations of
totalitarian ideology existed long before the 'modern
age'.Totalitarian thought is best understood by looking at four
fundamental myths about race, the crowd, revolutionary violence,
and eugenics. This book analyzes each myth in depth by tracing its
beginnings and development. It shows how key socio-political
thinkers wrote about and interpreted these myths and how they
became the basis of many important racial and social theories.
Specific attention is given to six controversial nineteenth century
thinkers - Maistre, Gobineau, Galton, Le Bon, Vacher and Sorel.
Llobera, through detailed analysis of their work, suggests that
these so-called 'prophets of doom' with their anti-bourgeois,
elitist and anti-progressive leanings, understood the
socio-political reality of modern society far more accurately than
other highly praised social thinkers of the same period. These key
figures provide a crucial insight into totalitarianism by
overturning nineteenth-century illusions of progress and laying
barethe darker aspects of human nature."The Making of Totalitarian
Thought" is an accessible and penetrating overview of a compelling
phenomenon. It emphasizes the importance of previously neglected
socio-political writing and neatly unpacks sophisticated
intellectual ideas. This book will be an indispensable guide for
students and will make an important contribution to debates on
humankind and society.
The totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century reveal disturbing
and uncomfortable facts about human nature, social life, and moral
progress. Totalitarianism, ironically, came at a time when the
'spirit of modernity' was in full swing and human potential was
supposedly at its peak. Distracted by the wonders of the industrial
revolution, few would have guessed the horrors that were just
around the corner. Focusing on the historical background to
twentieth-century totalitarianism, this book unravels the
complexity and mystery behind ideas of domination, leadership, and
human development. In doing so, it not only sheds light on the dark
side of modern thought but also shows that the foundations of
totalitarian ideology existed long before the 'modern age'.
Totalitarian thought is best understood by looking at four
fundamental myths about race, the crowd, revolutionary violence,
and eugenics. This book analyzes each myth in depth by tracing its
beginnings and development. It shows how key socio-political
thinkers wrote about and interpreted these myths and how they
became the basis of many important racial and social theories.
Specific attention is given to six controversial nineteenth century
thinkers - Maistre, Gobineau, Galton, Le Bon, Vacher and Sorel.
Llobera, through detailed analysis of their work, suggests that
these so-called 'prophets of doom' with their anti-bourgeois,
elitist and anti-progressive leanings, understood the
socio-political reality of modern society far more accurately than
other highly praised social thinkers of the same period. These key
figures provide a crucial insight into totalitarianism by
overturning nineteenth-century illusions of progress and layingbare
the darker aspects of human nature.
"The Making of Totalitarian Thought" is an accessible and
penetrating overview of a compelling phenomenon. It emphasizes the
importance of previously neglected socio-political writing and
neatly unpacks sophisticated intellectual ideas. This book will be
an indispensable guide for students and will make an important
contribution to debates on humankind and society.
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