We are living in a time of massive anthropogenic ecological and climatic shifts. Awareness
of these changes and their effects on human lives is increasing, with recognised impacts on …

From anti-immigration agendas that criminalise vulnerable populations, to the punishment of
the poor and the governance of parenting, this timely book explores how diverse fields of …

Neoliberalism has been widely criticised in the anthropological literature. While
acknowledging its negative impacts, this study argues that the adoption of neoliberal …

Based on twelve months of in-depth ethnographic research in Japan with retailers,
customers, wholesalers, writers and craftspeople, Selling the Kimono is a journey behind the …

This dissertation examines the experiences of people with disabilities in academia. It is
oriented autoethnographically by my own experiences, and those of other students and …

This dissertation examines how Kurdistani young people experience contests of values in a
state shaped by sectarian political cultures during a time of trial and transition for the …

Amulets are typically perceived as objects imbued with magical powers that bestow on their
users protection from life's uncertainties. However, the potency of amulets is contingent upon …