The Rise and Fall of Community Studies by Robert Parkin - 9781836951513

The Rise and Fall of Community StudiesAn Introduction to the Anthropology of Europe\nAuthor(s): Robert Parkin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Berghahn Books, United Kingdom\nImprint: Berghahn Books\nISBN-13: 9781836951513, 978-1836951513\nSynopsis\nSince its inception about a century ago, the anthropology of Europe has transitioned from studies of settled communities, shaped by fieldwork traditions elsewhere, to a focus on more mobile and virtual communities. This book provides a partial retrospective on the field, offering a rich collection of ethnographic summaries from across the continent. It will be of interest to students and academics seeking a survey of this branch of anthropology, whether for private study or university courses.