Elite Cultures

Anthropological Perspectives

Stephen Nugent editor Cris Shore editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:11th Apr '02

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Drawing on a diverse, comparative ethnographic literature, this new volume examines the intimate spaces and cultural practices of those elites who occupy positions of power and authority across a variety of different settings.
Using ethnographic case studies from a wide range of geographical areas, including Mexico, Peru, Amazonia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Europe, North America and Africa, the contributors explore the inner worlds of meaning and practice that define and sustain elite identities. They also provide insights into the cultural mechanisms that maintain elite status, and into the complex ways that elite groups relate to, and are embedded within, wider social and historical processes.

ISBN: 9780415277952

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

272 pages