The Anthropology of Elites
Power, Culture, and the Complexities of Distinction
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Anthropology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781137290557 | |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | December 28, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781137290557 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | December 28, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Offering insightful anthropological-historical contributions to the understanding of elites worldwide, this book helps us grasp their ways of life and role in times of contested global inequalities. Case studies include the Polish gentry, the white former colonial elite of Mauritius, professional elites, and transnational (financial) elites.
Offering insightful anthropological-historical contributions to the understanding of elites worldwide, this book helps us grasp their ways of life and role in times of contested global inequalities. Case studies include the Polish gentry, the white former colonial elite of Mauritius, professional elites, and transnational (financial) elites.
