Fragments of Death, Fables of Identity: An Athenian Anthropography (New Directions in Anthro Writing)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0299145646 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Panourgiá makes a highly original contribution to anthropology in general, and to the study of modern Greek culture specifically.”—Eugenia Georges, Rice University . Winner of the 1997 Chicago Folklore PrizeWinner of the 1996 Pitre Prize of the Centro Internationale di Etnostoria“A rich and beautifully written ethnographic evocation of Athens and its multiple identities
Following the lives of men and women in the neighbourhoods of Athens, this study considers how individuals define their identity as Athenians, as members of a family, as subjects of a policy, and in death or mourning.
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