{"title":"Marzia Balzani","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarzia Balzani’s works offer insightful perspectives on contemporary social and cultural anthropology, tailored for readers seeking a deeper understanding of human societies in the 21st century. Her writing combines academic rigour with accessible explanations, making complex concepts approachable for students and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocused on \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Balzani’s books serve as essential guides for those interested in exploring the dynamic interactions that shape cultures and social structures today. Her thoughtful analysis encourages critical thinking and a comprehensive appreciation of anthropological study.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"social-and-cultural-anthropology-for-the-21st-century-by-niko-besnier-9781138829121","title":"Social and Cultural Anthropology for the 21st Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial and Cultural Anthropology for the 21st Century: Connected Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively, accessible, and wide-ranging introduction to socio-cultural anthropology for undergraduate students. It draws on a wealth of ethnographic examples to showcase how anthropological fieldwork and analysis can help us understand the contemporary world in all its diversity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is addressed to a twenty-first-century readership of students who are encountering social and cultural anthropology for the first time. It provides an overview of the key debates and methods that have historically defined the discipline and of the approaches and questions that shape it today. In addition to classic research areas such as kinship, exchange, and religion, topics that are pressing concerns for our times are covered, such as climate change, economic crisis, social media, refugees, sexuality, and race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForegrounding ethnographic stories from all over the world to illustrate global connections and their effects on local lives, the book combines a focus on history with urgent present-day social issues. It will equip students with the analytical tools that they need to negotiate a world characterized by unprecedented cross-cultural contact, ever-changing communicative technologies, and new forms of uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is an essential resource for introductory courses in social and cultural anthropology and as a refresher for more advanced students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607747313900,"sku":"9781138829121","price":91.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5f0579d94fd5440b4933fc57153d57f8.jpg?v=1778187949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marzia-balzani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}