Kolektivní monografie "Identity, Tradition and Revitalization of American Indian Culture" je věnována aktuální problematice revitalizace tradiční kultury a umění amerických indiánů. Zvláštní pozornost je zaměřena na pojetí nativní ... Zobraziť viac
Stephen Greenblatt argued in these celebrated essays that the art of the Renaissance could only be understood in the context of the society from which it sprang. His approach - 'New Historicism' - drew from history, anthropology, Marxist theory, post-... Zobraziť viac
Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Brendan Kiely starts a conversation ALL white kids need about race in this accessible introduction to white privilege, allyship, and anti-racism, with an introduction by Jason Reynolds. Zobraziť viac
Hitchens takes on his biggest subject yet—the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. With insight and wit, he describes the ways in which religion is man-made, immoral, .. Zobraziť viac
Perhaps the most influential anthropologist of his generation, Claude Levi-Strauss left a profound mark on the development of twentieth-century thought, equal to that of phenomenology and existentialism. Through a fertile mixture of insights gleaned... Zobraziť viac
"Splendid and important... Scientifically rigorous and written with a clarity and candor that create a gripping tale... [Böhme's] account of the history of Europe's lost apes is imbued with the sweat, grime, and triumph that is the lot of the... Zobraziť viac
A journey through the evolution of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, in fifteen scenes. Zobraziť viac
This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. It is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time and also those with ongoing interest in this fascinating... Zobraziť viac
“Lash is capable of explaining the mind-bending concepts of Gnosticism and pagan mystery cults with bracing clarity and startling insight. . . . [His] arguments are often lively and entertaining.”—Los Angeles TimesFully revised and with a new preface... Zobraziť viac
From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, it's always been human nature to believe we're being lied to by the powers that be (and sometimes, to be fair, we absolutely are)... Zobraziť viac
A captivating, controversial interrogation of race and identity from one of America's most brilliant cultural critics Zobraziť viac
The hard work required to make god real, how it changes the people who do it, and why it helps explain the enduring power of faithHow do gods and spirits come to feel vividly real to people-as if they were standing right next to them? Humans tend to... Zobraziť viac
A riveting account of how a popularly elected leader has steered the world's largest democracy toward authoritarianism and intoleranceOver the past two decades, thanks to Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism has been coupled with a form of national-... Zobraziť viac
A provocative and propulsive look at American history, and the myth that the Civil War's "new birth of freedom" ended oligarchy. It just moved westward. Zobraziť viac
An engaging blend of conservation stories and humorous, personal anecdotes from Philippa Forrester about women who, like her, choose to live and work in the wild. Surviving in the wilderness has long been associated with men, and conservation and... Zobraziť viac
An anthropologist looks at our modern world - and shows how we can build a better, more connected one. Increasingly, we are coming to see difference, whether in the form of conflicting values or growing ethnic diversity, as an existential threat... Zobraziť viac
Imagine you are a hunter-gatherer some 15,000 years ago. You've got a choice – carry on foraging, or plant a few seeds and... Zobraziť viac
Why do we have the expression 'see red'? How did consciousness evolve? Why do we sleep badly in blue light? Why are we happier when surrounded by nature? The answer to all of these questions lies in the evolution of vision... Zobraziť viac
The classic New York Times bestseller, with a new introduction by E.J. Dionne Jr. When The Culture of Narcissism was first published in 1979, Christopher Lasch was hailed as a "biblical prophet” (Time).... Zobraziť viac
