Anthropology
BIC code: JBK
See also: Social Studies
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£35.00At Home In The Hills: Sense Of Place In The Scottish Borders - - Hardback -
£16.99Fishing For Heritage: Modernity And Loss Along The Scottish Coast - - Paperback
Drawing upon fieldwork, novels, folk music and travel literature, Nadel-Klein explores how these influences have affected locals' sense of identity within a modern European nation. -
£12.99The Golden Bough: A Study In Magic And Religion - - Paperback
Restored to the full, unabridged version for the first time, this seminal work of anthropology is a study on the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought. -
£8.99A Licence To Print Money: A Journey Through The Gambling And Bookmaking World - - Paperback
In this book the author offers a breathtaking rollercoaster ride through the gambling world. He anatomises the codes and practices, legal and illegal, that make up the betting industry and captures the atmosphere, comedy and madness of gambling. -
£50.00Museums, Anthropology And Imperial Exchange - - Hardback
Amiria Henare explores the study of material culture in the development of anthropology and shows that the collection of artefacts and their formal study, both in museums and in the field, have been central anthropological strategies over the past two centuries. -
£7.99The Naughty Nineties: Football's Coming Home? - - Paperback
Martin King, author of Hoolifan, brings his story up-to-date in this book. Ironically, he finds that although football hooligans are now a minority, their maturity, experience and dedication are higher than ever. -
£15.00Possibilities: Essays On Hierarchy, Rebellion And Desire - - Paperback
David Graeber here applies anthropological theory to capitalism and its opponents. His analysis uses case studies from such diverse communities as rural Madagascans, pre-capitalist economies and urban international protest groups to tease out the truth about the state we're in. -
£24.99Religion And Society In Scotland Since 1707 - - Paperback
The history of Catholicism, Presbyterianism and Episcopalianism is explained in relation to Scottish national identity and the increasing secularisation of Scottish society. The book is a new edition containing new material based on original research. -
£17.99Scottish Crofters: A Historical Ethnography Of A Celtic Village - - Paperback -
£20.99Sociology As Applied To Medicine - Paperback
Now firmly established as an invaluable text for students and health practitioners, this edition offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the sociology of health, illness and health policy.