A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe: Kockel/A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe

A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe offers a survey of contemporary Europeanist anthropology and European ethnology, and a guide to emerging trends in this geographical field of research. Providing a synthesis of the different traditions and contemporary approaches, the book is both thematic and fully cross-European in its approach. Provides an authoritative guide for researchers, instructors and students of anthropology and European studies Discusses important emerging trends in this broadening field of research Includes established names and rising stars who will shape the discipline in years to come Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: The Frontiers of Europe and European Ethnology (pages 1–10): Ullrich Kockel, Mairead Nic Craith and Jonas Frykman Chapter 2 The Anthropology of Mediterranean Societies (pages 11–31): Christian Giordano Chapter 3 Nordic Reflections on Northern Social Research (pages 32–50): Hugh Beach Chapter 4 Multiculturalism in North America and Europe (pages 51–67): Reginald Byron Chapter 5 Anthropology in Postsocialist Europe (pages 68–87): Michal Buchowski Chapter 6 Europe in Eurasia (pages 88–102): Chris Hann Chapter 7 Mitteleuropean Ethnology in Transition (pages 103–121): Gabriela Kilianova Chapter 8 Anthropological Studies of European Identity Construction (pages 123–144): Lisanne Wilken Chapter 9 Memory, Citizenship, and Consumer Culture in Postsocialist Europe (pages 145–162): Ksenija Vidmar Horvat Chapter 10 The Europe of Regions and Borderlands (pages 163–180): Thomas M. Wilson Chapter 11 Citizenship(s) in European Contexts (pages 181–198): Catherine Neveu and Elena Filippova Chapter 12 Local Practices of European Identity on the New Eastern Borders of the EU (pages 199–211): Justyna Straczuk Chapter 13 European Politics, Policies, and Institutions (pages 212–230): Marion Demossier Chapter 14 Presencing Europe's Pasts (pages 231–252): Sharon Macdonald Chapter 15 An Anthropology of War and Recovery: Lived War Experiences (pages 253–274): Maja Povrzanovic Frykman Chapter 16 European Religious Fragmentation and the Rise of Civil Religion (pages 275–294): Peter Jan Margry Chapter 17 Studying Muslims of Europe (pages 295–309): Gabriele Marranci Chapter 18 Roma and Sinti: The “Other” within Europe (pages 310–321): Sabrina Kopf Chapter 19 Landscape, Landscape History, and Landscape Theory (pages 322–335): Norbert Fischer Chapter 20 European Tourism (pages 337–354): Orvar Lofgren Chapter 21 The Diversity of European Food Cultures (pages 355–372): Gisela Welz Chapter 22 Language, Power, and Politics in Europe (pages 373–388): Mairead Nic Craith Chapter 23 Europe at the Crossroads of Rights and Culture(s) (pages 389–406): Valdimar Tr. Hafstein and Martin Skrydstrup Chapter 24 Corporate Social Responsibility and Cultural Practices on Globalizing Markets (pages 407–424): Christina Garsten Chapter 25 Extreme Neo?Nationalist Music Scenes at the Heart of Europe (pages 425–439): David Murphy Chapter 26 Anthropological Perspectives on the European Urban Landscape (pages 440–455): Christiane Schwab Chapter 27 Medical Anthropology and Anthropological Studies of Science (pages 457–479): Maryon McDonald Chapter 28 Uses of the Internet in European Ethnographic Research (pages 480–496): Elisenda Ardevol and Adolfo Estalella Chapter 29 Visual Culture, Ethnography, and Interactive Media (pages 497–518): Terence Wright Chapter 30 Hybrid Worlds of Europe: Theoretical and Practical Aspects (pages 519–536): Elka Tschernokoshewa Chapter 31 An Anthropological Perspective on Literary Arts in Ireland (pages 537–550): Helena Wulff Chapter 32 Toward an Ethnoecology of Place and Displacement (pages 551–571): Ullrich Kockel Chapter 33 A Tale of Two Disciplines: European Ethnology and the Anthropology of Europe (pages 572–589): Jonas Frykman __A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe__ offers a survey of contemporary Europeanist anthropology and European ethnology, and a guide to emerging trends in this geographical field of research. Providing a synthesis of the different traditions and contemporary approaches, the book is both thematic and fully cross-European in its approach. * Provides an authoritative guide for researchers, instructors and students of anthropology and European studies * Discusses important emerging trends in this broadening field of research * Includes established names and rising stars who will shape the discipline in years to come Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: The Frontiers of Europe and European Ethnology (pages 1–10): Ullrich Kockel, Mairead Nic Craith and Jonas FrykmanChapter 2 The Anthropology of Mediterranean Societies (pages 11–31): Christian GiordanoChapter 3 Nordic Reflections on Northern Social Research (pages 32–50): Hugh BeachChapter 4 Multiculturalism in North America and Europe (pages 51–67): Reginald ByronChapter 5 Anthropology in Postsocialist Europe (pages 68–87): Michal BuchowskiChapter 6 Europe in Eurasia (pages 88–102): Chris HannChapter 7 Mitteleuropean Ethnology in Transition (pages 103–121): Gabriela KilianovaChapter 8 Anthropological Studies of European Identity Construction (pages 123–144): Lisanne WilkenChapter 9 Memory, Citizenship, and Consumer Culture in Postsocialist Europe (pages 145–162): Ksenija Vidmar HorvatChapter 10 The Europe of Regions and Borderlands (pages 163–180): Thomas M. WilsonChapter 11 Citizenship(s) in European Contexts (pages 181–198): Catherine Neveu and Elena FilippovaChapter 12 Local Practices of European Identity on the New Eastern Borders of the EU (pages 199–211): Justyna StraczukChapter 13 European Politics, Policies, and Institutions (pages 212–230): Marion DemossierChapter 14 Presencing Europe's Pasts (pages 231–252): Sharon MacdonaldChapter 15 An Anthropology of War and Recovery: Lived War Experiences (pages 253–274): Maja Povrzanovic FrykmanChapter 16 European Religious Fragmentation and the Rise of Civil Religion (pages 275–294): Peter Jan MargryChapter 17 Studying Muslims of Europe (pages 295–309): Gabriele MarranciChapter 18 Roma and Sinti: The “Other” within Europe (pages 310–321): Sabrina KopfChapter 19 Landscape, Landscape History, and Landscape Theory (pages 322–335): Norbert FischerChapter 20 European Tourism (pages 337–354): Orvar LofgrenChapter 21 The Diversity of European Food Cultures (pages 355–372): Gisela WelzChapter 22 Language, Power, and Politics in Europe (pages 373–388): Mairead Nic CraithChapter 23 Europe at the Crossroads of Rights and Culture(s) (pages 389–406): Valdimar Tr. Hafstein and Martin SkrydstrupChapter 24 Corporate Social Responsibility and Cultural Practices on Globalizing Markets (pages 407–424): Christina GarstenChapter 25 Extreme Neo?Nationalist Music Scenes at the Heart of Europe (pages 425–439): David MurphyChapter 26 Anthropological Perspectives on the European Urban Landscape (pages 440–455): Christiane SchwabChapter 27 Medical Anthropology and Anthropological Studies of Science (pages 457–479): Maryon McDonaldChapter 28 Uses of the Internet in European Ethnographic Research (pages 480–496): Elisenda Ardevol and Adolfo EstalellaChapter 29 Visual Culture, Ethnography, and Interactive Media (pages 497–518): Terence WrightChapter 30 Hybrid Worlds of Europe: Theoretical and Practical Aspects (pages 519–536): Elka TschernokoshewaChapter 31 An Anthropological Perspective on Literary Arts in Ireland (pages 537–550): Helena WulffChapter 32 Toward an Ethnoecology of Place and Displacement (pages 551–571): Ullrich KockelChapter 33 A Tale of Two Disciplines: European Ethnology and the Anthropology of Europe (pages 572–589): Jonas Frykman A Companion To The Anthropology Of Europe Offers A Survey Of Contemporary Europeanist Anthropology And European Ethnology, And A Guide To Emerging Trends In This Geographical Field Of Research. Providing A Synthesis Of The Different Traditions And Contemporary Approaches, The Book Is Both Thematic And Fully Cross-european In Its Approach. Provides An Authoritative Guide For Researchers, Instructors And Students Of Anthropology And European Studiesdiscusses Important Emerging Trends In This Broadening Field Of Researchincludes Established Names And Rising Stars Who Will Shape The Discipline In. Introduction / Ullrich Kockel, Máiréad Nic Craith And Jonas Frykman -- The Anthropology Of Mediterranean Societies / Christian Giordano -- Hot Issues, Cold Places : Nordic Reflections On Northern Social Research / Hugh Beach -- Through A Looking Glass : Multiculturalism In North America And Europe / Reginald Byron -- Anthropology In Postsocialist Europe / Michał Buchowski -- Europe In Eurasia / Chris Hann -- Mitteleuropean Ethnology In Transition / Gabriela Kiliánová -- Creating Europeans' Anthropological Studies Of European Identity Construction 'from Above' And 'from Below' / Lisanne Wilken -- Europe Consumed : Memory, Border Imaginaries And Consumer Culture In Slovenia Post-1991 / Ksenija Vidmar Horvat -- The Europe Of Regions And Borderlands / Thomas M. Wilson -- Citizenship(s) In European Contexts / Catherine Neveu And Elena Filippova -- In Search Of The Heart Of Europe : On The New Eastern Borders Of The Eu / Justyna Straczuk -- European Politics, Policies And Institutions / Marion Demossier -- Past Presencing / Sharon Macdonald -- Anthropology Of War And Recovery : Contesting 'ethnic Hatred' As An Explanation For The Yugoslav Wars, 1991-95 / Maja Povrzanović Frykman -- One's Own Choice : The Existential In Europe : Religious Fragmentation And The Rise Of Civil Religion / Peter Jan Margry -- Studying Muslims Of Europe : A Critical Discussion / Gabriele Marranci -- Roma And Sinti : The 'other' Within Europe / Sabrina Kopf -- Landscape, Landscape History And Landscape Theory / Norbert Fischer -- European Tourism / Orvar Löfgren -- European Food Cultures : Diversity, Regulation, And Heritage Production / Gisela Welz -- 'unity In Diversity'? : Language, Power And Politics In Europe / Máiréad Nic Craith -- Cultural Rights / Valdimar Tr. Hafstein And Martin Skrydstrup -- Corporate Social Responsibility : Cultural Practices On Globalizing Markets / Christina Garsten -- At The Heart Of Europe : The Limits Of Expression In Extreme Right Wing Music Scenes / David Murphy -- Particular Places : Toward An Anthropology Of Cities / Christiane Schwab -- Medical Anthropology And Anthropological Studies Of Science / Maryon Mcdonald -- Beyond Virtual Ethnography : The Uses Of The Internet In Ethnographic Research / Elisenda Ardévol And Aldofo Estalella -- Visual Culture, Ethnography And Interactive Media (a Carnival Of Bricolage) / Terence Wright -- Hybrid Worlds : Theoretical And Practical Aspects / Elka Tschernokoshewa -- Creative Writing : An Anthropology Of Literary Arts In Ireland / Helena Wulff -- Re-placing Ourselves Across Space And Time : An Interdisciplinary Meditation / Ullrich Kockel -- European Ethnology And The Anthropology Of Europe / Jonas Frykman. Edited By Ullrich Kockel, Máiréad Nic Craith, And Jonas Frykman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A Companion to theAnthropologyof Europe BLACKWELL COMPANIONS TO ANTHROPOLOGY A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe “The volume also deserves a place on the shelves of academic libraries as well as the larger public library.” Reference Reviews “Summing Up: Highly recommended. All academic levels/libraries.”Choice “This important collection challenges all anthropologists to re-examine the importance of European perspectives on the most provocative debates of our time. It transcends regional interests to highlight the complex intellectual landscape of our field.”Tracey Heatherington, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee “This significant volume critically interrogates assumptions about Europe as an idea and a place for research. It provides fresh perspectives on the past and future of anthropological studies of Europe.” Deborah Reed-Danahay, SUNY at Buffalo, President of the Society for the Anthropology of Europe A Companion to the Anthropology of Europe offers a survey of contemporary Europeanist anthropology and European ethnology, and a guide to emerging trends in this geographical field of research. Utilizing diverse approaches to the anthropological study of Europe, Kockel, Nic Craith, and Frykman provide a synthesis of the different traditions and contemporary practices. Investigating the subject both geographically and thematically, the companion covers key topics such as location, heritage, experience, and cultural practices. Written by leading international scholars in the field, the volume constitutes the first authoritative guide for researchers, instructors, and students of anthropology and European studies. This work offers a survey of contemporary Europeanist anthropology and European ethnology and a guide to emerging trends in this geographical field of research. Providing a synthesis of the different traditions and contemporary approaches, it is both thematic and fully cross-European in its approach