Emphasizing the importance of concentrating on shared goals, Maruska (a consultant) outlines a practical approach to making decisions in a variety of organizational settings. He introduces problem so
When Michelle receives a call from a Richmond historian, she sees the chance for a much-needed adventure. All she has to do is find a century-old key.Three others – a guitarist, an engineer, and a ret
This book provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives on art. Svasek defines art as a social process. We study not only the artefacts themselves and the values attributed to them, but als
This book provides an introduction to anthropological perspectives on art. Svasek defines art as a social process. We study not only the artefacts themselves and the values attributed to them, but als
All too often, solving tough work issues can become a tug of war as clashing departments, priorities, personality styles, and other concerns threaten to destroy any possibility of a successful conclus
This book provides insights into the emotional dimensions of human mobility. Drawing on findings and theoretical discussions in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, philosophy, linguistics, migr
Svasek compiles essays considering emotion in the theories of material culture, transnationalism, and globalization. This emerging field of study seeks to understand how emotions shape the migrant exp
In many parts of post-socialist Europe the tumultuous political and economic developments have generated strong emotions, ranging from hope and euphoria to disappointment, envy, disillusionment, sorr
Through the presentation of nine ethnographic case studies form the postsocialist countries of Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia, and Poland, Svasek (anthropological stu
If you feel stuck, stymied, or stagnant in your career, this book shows you how to make the most of your talent now. Whether on the front line or in the corner office, every employee and every manager
In an era of intensifying globalization and transnational connectivity, the dynamics of cultural production and the very notion of creativity is in transition. Exploring creative practices in various
In an era of intensifying globalization and transnational connectivity, the dynamics of cultural production and the very notion of creativity is in transition. Exploring creative practices in various
In the past two decades, a growing number of anthropologists have explored emotional dynamics in a variety of geographic and cultural settings, and have developed various, at times conflicting, theor
Extensive social science research, particularly by anthropologists, has explored women's reproductive lives, their use of reproductive technologies, and their experiences as mothers and nurturers of
Extensive social science research, particularly by anthropologists, has explored women's reproductive lives, their use of reproductive technologies, and their experiences as mothers and nurturers of
