Anthropologies of Modernity: Foucault, Governmentality, and Life Politics

by Jonathan Xavier Inda

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631228276
• ISBN13: 9780631228271
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"