Anthropology and the Study of the State
Power and Paradigms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2686513 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Donald V Kurtz (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Pages | 169-188 |
| Publication date | 2018-02-13 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Political Anthropology (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9780429498268-12 |
| OpenAlex | W2904983682 |
| ISBN | 9780429498268 |
| Open Library | OL53965059M |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
This chapter explores the complex relationship between anthropology and the study of the state, examining how anthropological perspectives have contributed to understanding the nature of state power, its formation, and its impact on various societies. It discusses the evolution of anthropological thought on the state, from early functionalist and structuralist approaches to more recent critical perspectives that challenge conventional notions of state sovereignty and territoriality. The chapter highlights the importance of ethnographic research in revealing the diverse forms and practices of state power, particularly in non-Western contexts, and emphasizes the role of local agency in shaping state-society interactions. It also addresses the challenges and limitations of anthropological approaches to the state, including the difficulty of defining and delimiting the state as an object of study. Ultimately, the chapter argues for a more nuanced and dynamic understanding of the state, recognizing its fluidity, its embeddedness in social relations, and its ongoing contestation by various actors
Geography · Sociology · State (computer science · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Anthropology · Computer Science · Political Conflict and Governance · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies · Anthropologie politique · Political anthropology
| Citations per year | 0.29 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2023 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |