The Anthropology of Europe: Identities and Boundaries in Conflict / Edition 1

by Cris Shore, Victoria A. Goddard, Josep R. Llobera

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780854969043
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/1996
Series:	Explorations in Anthropology
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Victoria A. Goddard Goldsmiths College,University of London Josep R. Llobera Visiting Professor of Anthropology, University College London Cris Shore Goldsmiths College, University of London

Table of Contents

The Anthropology of Europe

Editorial Reviews

The book addresses some of the key issues affecting kinship and gender, immigration and racism, ethnicity and nationalism, state formation, national identity, citizenship and the boundaries of Europe and the effects of European integration.” —The Times Higher Educational Supplement

“The volume contains many thought-provoking insights into the problems of contemporary European identity.” —Jourbanal of European Studies

“... a provocative volume full of worthwhile insights.” —West European Politics

From the Publisher

... a provocative volume full of worthwhile insights.

West European Politics

The volume contains many thought-provoking insights into the problems of contemporary European identity.

Journal of European Studies

The book addresses some of the key issues affecting kinship and gender, immigration and racism, ethnicity and nationalism, state formation, national identity, citizenship and the boundaries of Europe and the effects of European integration.

The Times Higher Educational Supplement

Thirteen social anthropologists study the post 1989 European milieu examining the social, cultural, and political implications of European integration. The essays follow the key themes of European society and culture including kinship, gender, nationalism, and immigration. These key elements are also discussed from a theoretical perspective highlighting national, ethnic, and sectarian conflicts in specific countries such as Ireland and the former Yugoslavia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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