Anthropologies of Modernity: Foucault, Governmentality, and Life Politics
by Inda, Jonathan Xavier [Editor]
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This book brings together a range of anthropological writings that are inspired by the French philosopher Michel Foucault and examine Foucault's contribution to current theories of modernity. Treats modernity as an ethnographic object by focusing on its concrete manifestations. Tackles issues of broad interest: from colonialism and globalization to war, genetics, and AIDS. Draws on work from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. Contributors include James Ferguson, Akhil Gupta, Aihwa Ong, Paul Rabinow, and Rayna Rapp.
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- Anthropologies of Modernity: Foucault, Governmentality, and Life Politics
- Author
- Inda, Jonathan Xavier [Editor]
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- Paperback
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- New
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- ISBN 10
- 0631228276
- ISBN 13
- 9780631228271
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- Wiley-Blackwell
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 2005-09-02
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