Daniel Miller Knihy

Kniha zkoumá život slovenských au-pair v britských rodinách, zahrnující rozhodnutí stát se au-pair, vnímání této role, pracovní aspekty a volný čas, stejně jako vztahy s domovem a mezi au-pair navzájem. Základem je etnografický výzkum, který zahrnoval 50 au-pair a více než 80 hostitelských rodin v Londýně. Autoři se zaměřují na důležitá témata pro aktéry, jako jsou vztahy v cizím prostředí, objevování hostitelské země a problémy, jako jsou rozpaky a nedorozumění v rodinách. Analyzují uspořádání domácností, kde au-pair žijí a pracují, a upozorňují na nedostatečné ocenění jejich práce. Kniha kombinuje osobní příběhy s analytickými kapitolami, čímž se snaží zachytit fenomén au-pair jako specifickou zkušenost a životní fázi. Je to první antropologická publikace na toto téma, která vznikla ve spolupráci Zuzany Búrikové a Daniela Millera. Poprvé vyšla v angličtině v roce 2010 a získala pozornost jak v akademických, tak mimoakademických kruzích. Zkušenosti slovenských au-pair jsou v mnoha ohledech podobné těm českým a středoevropským.

The story follows a young girl from a rural Spanish village who faces profound challenges after being separated from her parents and raised by her grandparents. Her journey leads her to South America, where she embarks on a quest for identity and fulfillment amidst obstacles like a chronic illness and cultural alienation. As she transitions from adolescence to motherhood and professional life, she confronts both personal and societal struggles. This poignant narrative captures her evolution and resilience as she strives to achieve her version of the American Dream.

Focusing on the intersection of theology and animal ethics, the book critiques contemporary views by proposing a love-based approach to human-animal relationships. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, it advocates for a narrative that emphasizes compassion and moral responsibility towards animals, challenging existing ethical frameworks established in the twentieth century.

Texit is the first non-fiction book to delve into the motivations, the process, and the practicality of a modern-day Texas exit from United States. Channeling his 20 years of experience on the issue, author Daniel Miller, takes the reader through the historical and cultural foundations of Texit, its impact on mainstream politics, and plainly lays out the grievances expressed by many Texans that drive their support for an independent Texas. Texit also addresses the most common objections with facts and sheds light on what a future Republic of Texas could look like. Foreword by John Griffing.

Challenging ingrained assumptions about contemporary capitalism, this provocative work presents fresh perspectives aimed at reshaping political economy. It encourages readers to rethink established ideas and consider new frameworks that are relevant to today's economic landscape, fostering a deeper understanding of capitalism's evolution and its implications for the future.

»Das Fest ist unverbrüchlich mit dem Gefühl verbunden, daß ›wir‹ Weihnachten schon immer so gefeiert haben – selbst wenn die Familientradition darin besteht, an Heiligabend Disney-Filme anzuschauen.« Jedes Jahr reisen Millionen Menschen im Dezember hektisch nach Hause – um dort in aller Besinnlichkeit Weihnachten zu feiern. Obwohl alle auf Kommerz und Materialismus schimpfen, geben sie sich jede Mühe, Verwandten und Freunden mit teuren Geschenken ihre Liebe zu beweisen. Weihnachten steckt voller Paradoxien, mit denen sich Daniel Miller in seinem Essay über die Geschichte und Bedeutung eines Festes befaßt, das wie kein anderes dazu geeignet ist, den Kalender der Weltgesellschaft zu synchronisieren.

Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore, this book explores the beauty, adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted western clothing. Their book presents both an intimate portrait of the lives of women in India today and an alternative way for us all to think about our relationship to the clothes we wear. Lavishly illustrated and rich in personal testimony, The Sari expertly shows how one of the world's most simply constructed garments can reveal the intricate design of life in modern India.

Irvin Atchison lived a hard life as a young man growing up around Sidney, Montana, in the difficult times of the 1920s and 1930s. He had a way with horses and a hardscrabble life. When he joined the US Army, he had no idea that his skill would take him to the mountains of Hawaii to train mules in preparation for the coming War.

The main argument of this book is that people use material objects to express themselves and their cultures. Drawing on examples from both Western and developing cultures, it shows that everyday objects reflect not only personal tastes and attributes, but also moral principles and social ideals.

The diversity of contemporary London is extraordinary, and begs to be better understood. Never before have so many people from such diverse backgrounds been free to mix and not to mix in close proximity to each other. But increasingly people's lives take place behind the closed doors of private houses.