Attempting to define the exotic, this text focuses on the shifting relations between popular portrayals of exotic "others" and the practice of anthropology, seeking to cast light on gender, race and the public sphere in America's history. It documents the ways in which constructions of "others", whether voiced by anthropologists, or merely attributed to them, have long been central to visions of modernity, of proper American lives and politics. The text examines the political and economic relations of inequality in cultural ...
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Attempting to define the exotic, this text focuses on the shifting relations between popular portrayals of exotic "others" and the practice of anthropology, seeking to cast light on gender, race and the public sphere in America's history. It documents the ways in which constructions of "others", whether voiced by anthropologists, or merely attributed to them, have long been central to visions of modernity, of proper American lives and politics. The text examines the political and economic relations of inequality in cultural discourse - in advertisements, in cartoons, and in the representations of "dusky maidens"; in serious ethnography and New Age narratives; in the New Right's attack on cultural relativism and journalists' and scholars' accounts of American inner city "hearts of darkness"; and "tribal wars" in Africa and Europe.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Women in Culture and Society. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. There is light highlighting or handwriting throughout the book. There are stains or residue on the cover The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0226472639. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; Women in Culture and Society Series; 1.25 x 9.25 x 6.25 Inches; 445 pages.
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Very Good. 1998. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf wear. Scuffing to jacket, with crease at bottom front corner. Else clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Anthropology).
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Good. 0226472639. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some shelfwear. Some sparse underlined passages: most pages are clean.