Marietta Stepaniants' introductory text allows a distinctively Eastern way of thinking to come forth. Four interpretive essays open the book showing how Indian, Chinese and Islamic traditions responde
"Shovel bums" endure weeks of flea-bitten motel beds, greasy roadhouse food, tempermental field vehicles, and long stretches of boredom to practice that most romantic of intellectual endeavors-archaeo
Belton (YMCA George Williams College, Canning Town, East London, UK) argues that Gypsy identity is created and maintained not only by tradition and heredity but also by social and ideological factors.
Oral history is a marvelous force for empowering young people with a love of history. Peppered with useful tips, examples from students and teachers, and reproducible forms, along with an comprehensiv
In Women in the Modern World, noted feminist and sociologist Mirra Komarovsky begins with a consideration of biology. Reflecting on these now-familiar arguments that the natural biological differences
Alexander (communication, liberal studies and theater studies, California State U., Los Angeles) considers the African American male experience in a number of settings, building a theory of Black masc
Dearstyne's goal is to foster stronger, more vibrant historical records programs by introducing archival work and describing strategies, approaches, principles and practices of strong programs. Lots o
A translation of the first Russian textbook on Eastern philosophies. Covering Islamic, Chinese, and Indian traditions, Stepaniants (Center for Oriental Philosophies Studies, Russian Academy of Science
Methods textbooks generally offer prescriptive advice on how to perform certain techniques, how to develop specific strategies, how to analyze your results. But, as all experienced ethnographers know,
Using information from the Bible, ancient Near Eastern documents, anthropology, and archaeology, Oded Borowski synthesizes what we know about the use of animals in Bible times for food, clothing, tra
Contemporary American Religion collects qualitative studies of local religious groups by up-and-coming scholars of religion. A combination of ethnography and other sociological methods helps make sen
In a series on how to conduct archeological research, Collins (Office of the State Archeologist, U. of Iowa) and Molyneaux (U. of South Dakota Archeology Laboratory), a specialist in computer-aided ap
Far from being the province of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery, indigenous understanding of contagious disease in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world very often parallels western concepts of g
A guide to Asian identity in film explores the documentary as a medium for social history, the portrayal of Asian American women in movies, and criticism of marginal cinema
Carol Ward examines persistent dropout rates among Native American youth, which remain high despite overall increases in Native adult education attainment in the last twenty years. Focusing on the exp
García offers a bold new interpretation of identity formation for second-generation immigrants in America. Her qualitative analysis of Mexican American women in higher education reveals the processes
Can scientists study religion? Ilkka PyysiSinen says that they can. While the study of religion cannot be reduced to other disciplines, it must not ignore what other disciplines have learned about hum
Fiction and Social Research brings together writers from a variety of disciplines to explore and illustrate the possibilities of new narrative forms in social research. At the intersections of fiction
Yao et al. compile 50 essays on how to start and expand a science center by contributors from around the world who share their own experiences. Case studies from 11 museums in the US, Canada, the UK,
