▪ Abstract Inscriptions on the body, especially tattoo, scarification, and body paint, have been
part of ethnographic literature since before the birth of anthropology as a discipline …

Body modifications have been prevalent for centuries and are practiced for a great variety of
reasons. Lately, tattoos and body piercings have become increasingly popular. Thus, a …

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Now thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of the highly acclaimed dictionary
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Originally published in 1989, this ground-breaking ethnographic exploration of tattooing—
and the art world surrounding it—covers the history, anthropology and sociology of body …

In Communicating, the anthropologist Ruth Finnegan considers the many and varied modes
through which we humans communicate and the multisensory resources we draw on. The …

This article examines the complex relationship between power and the physical and social
practices of tattooing in contemporary United States. Briefly tracing the history of tattooing …

In recent years, body studies has expanded rapidly, becoming an increasingly popular field
of study within anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. This groundbreaking textbook …

This volume explores indicators from a variety of biological fields used in human
identification and illustrates the basic principles of each discipline. The contributors explain …

Literacy is a key indicator for comparing individuals and nations in contemporary society. It is
central to public debates about the nature of the public sphere, economic markets …