The second edition of Anthropology adds important new material on questions of culture versus power, Max Weber's thought, the potential of applied anthropology, and the rise of public anthropology, while briefly touching on the anthropology of globalization.
The study critically examines the rising prominence of power in anthropology, arguing that the traditional concept of culture is insufficient for understanding today's complexities. It explores the impact of globalization on power dynamics, offering a historical overview from early political anthropology to contemporary philosophical perspectives. Additionally, it addresses recent attempts by some anthropologists to rehabilitate the culture concept, highlighting the ongoing debate within the discipline about the relevance and explanatory power of these frameworks.
This book describes and analyzes the transformation of Canada from a peacekeeping to a war-making nation during the Conservative Party's recent decade in power, promoting an anti-war perspective that is indispensable for humanity.