The Psychological Wealth of Nations reviews the range of new scientific research related to individual and societal happiness. * Presents a comprehensive review of happiness, from conceptual and m
Multiculturalism and Diversity focuses on the ways in which history and identity inform each other, and examines the politics of culture as well as the politics of cultural identities within the U.S.
"Women and Poverty" analyzes the social and structural factors that contribute to, and legitimize, class inequity and women's poverty. In doing so, the book provides a unique documentation of women's
"Women and Poverty" analyzes the social and structural factors that contribute to, and legitimize, class inequity and women's poverty. In doing so, the book provides a unique documentation of women's
This case study describes the role an applied anthropologist takes to help Marshallese communities understand the impact of radiation exposure on the environment and themselves, and addresses problems
An expanded second edition of SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES: THE MEAT AND POULTRY INDUSTRY IN NORTH AMERICA is now available. The authors, a cultural anthropologist and a social geographer, draw on three decad
Accessible to anthropology students of all levels, this volume on food, politics, and culture examines complex issues of food security and food rights within a variety of social contexts in the nation
This groundbreaking book explores the issues of son preference and female-selective abortion in a rural peasant community in India that is experiencing urbanization, rapid economic transformation, and
In this case study, readers will embark on an improbable journey through the heart of Africa to discover how indigenous people cope with the rapid-killing Ebola virus. The Hewletts are the first anthr
This case study concerns two street junkies whose fortunes improve over a period of several years as they begin selling heroin and start managing this activity as a successful business. The study illu
