Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban Bücher

Ethics and Anthropology: Ideas and Practice is the first comprehensive and up- to-date book embracing issues and dilemmas faced by anthropologists in the discipline's four fields.

Offering a comprehensive view of Islam and its diverse practices, this revised edition delves into the everyday lives of Arab-Islamic cultures, emphasizing the human aspect of the region. Expanded after significant global events, it covers Islam's presence across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the U.S., featuring new maps and illustrations. Key topics include gender relations, folk Islam, Sufism, ethnic diversity, Islamic law, political Islam, and the perspectives of progressive Muslims, providing a nuanced understanding of contemporary Islamic societies.

Examining race through an anthropological lens, this book delves into critical race theory and recent biophysical research on human origins. The second edition expands its discussion with updated insights on media's role in perpetuating racism, global case studies, and the varied impacts of racism on different ethnic groups. This comprehensive exploration provides a nuanced understanding of race and its implications in contemporary society.