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Claiming Individuality

The Cultural Politics of Distinction. Anthropology, Culture and Society

Edited by Noel Dyck, Vered Amit
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Pluto Press, London, United Kingdom
Published: 20th Jul 2006
Dimensions: w 135mm h 215mm d 13mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN-10: 0745324584
ISBN-13: 9780745324586
Barcode No: 9780745324586
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Synopsis
Individuality is often interpreted as a force for the separation and autonomy of the individual. This book takes a different approach: it explores the expression of individuality as a form of social action inextricably linked to questions of belonging. Using case studies from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, the authors examine a wide range of topics. Covering everything from studies of childhood and family relations to patterns of movement for tourism, work, and religious pilgrimage; from the spinning of fashions to the sculpting of life narratives, the contributors analyse the shifting forms of the cultural politics of distinction. The book illustrates the variation and ingenuity with which people in various settings claim diverse forms of individuality, their motivations for doing so, and the outcomes of their actions.

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