This book examines the complex phenomenon of urban ethnicity focussing on specific societies that include those in Britain, the USA, Indonesia, Israel and East, West and Central Africa. Dealing with basic question of theory and method the studies also present field material on urban ethnicity in different cultures. The topic is also examined within a broader sociological perspective, highlighting its significance for the development of social anthropology. Originally published in 1974.
| ISBN: | 9780415329828 |
| Publication date: | 26th February 2004 |
| Author: | Association of Social Anthropologists of the Commonwealth, Abner Cohen |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 424 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. |
| Genres: |
Anthropology Society and culture: general |