Book of Donmon Teith

This innovative text reinvigorates argumentation studies by exploring the experience of argument across cultures, introducing an anthropological perspective int

A sceptical introduction to theories of gift exchange -- The awkward legacy of the noble savage -- Gathering thoughts in fieldwork -- Keeping relationships, mee

With the famous 'question of the gift' at its core, this distinctive textbook teaches us how to think, write and argue about anthropology. Offering working prac

Presents a systematic rethinking of the power and limits of comparison in anthropology.

Are disputes ever really resolved, or do people need to find ways of accommodating them and living with the consequences? Can dispute settlement procedures at t