A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East

<i>A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East</i> presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and activism in the modern Middle East.<br /><br /> <ul> <li>Named as one of <i>Choice</i>’s Outstanding Academic Titles of 2016 </li> <li>Offers critical perspectives on the theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical goals of anthropology in the Middle East</li> <li>Analyzes the conditions of cultural and social transformation in the Middle Eastern region and its relations with other areas of the world</li> <li>Features contributions by top experts in various Middle East anthropological specialties</li> <li>Features in-depth coverage of issues drawn from religion, the arts, language, politics, political economy, the law, human rights, multiculturalism, and globalization</li> </ul>