Routledge The Anthropology of Power - ASA Monographs 36

Explore the complex dynamics of influence and agency in The Anthropology of Power. Published by Routledge as part of the ASA Monographs series, this edited collection provides a deep look at how power structures function in a changing world. By using ethnographic analysis as a foundation, the text examines the specific processes of empowerment and disempowerment across diverse global contexts. This academic resource brings together research from the Middle East, Canada, Columbia, Australasia, Europe, and Africa. It investigates how traditionally disempowered groups navigate and gain influence within multicultural or postcolonial settings. Readers will find detailed studies on how power connects to critical modern issues, including economic development, gender roles, and environmentalism. This volume serves as a vital tool for students and scholars studying the social sciences, offering a global perspective on how societal structures impact human agency.