The Power of Example

The Power of Example is an interdisciplinary examination of the integral role that examples and exemplification play in anthropological theory and practice.

• Explores the evocative and persuasive power, both positive and negative, of ‘exemplary examples’ in social life
• Includes contributions from established and up-and-coming anthropologists, as well as leading scholars of religious and cultural studies
• Features an international array of case studies on exemplification from Left radical activists in Denmark to scientific metrological practice in Brazil