- Broschiertes Buch
- Merkliste
- Auf die Merkliste
- Bewerten Bewerten
- Teilen
- Produkt teilen
- Produkterinnerung
- Produkterinnerung
This ethnographically based murder mystery, set in an Indian immigrant community in New York City, uses the main principles of cultural anthropology and ethnographic method to explore a wide range of cultural conflicts. Central themes of gender inequality, violence against women, and immigrant adaptation to American life are revealed through authentically drawn characters and a tightly woven plot. Power-driven egos, workplace harassment, hostile neighbors, and financial desperation drive the suspense in this exciting novel.
Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
- Ottis MubaiwaThe Dynamics of Bride Price in Zimbabwe and the UK Diaspora46,99 €
- Ottis MubaiwaThe Dynamics of Bride Price in Zimbabwe and the UK Diaspora57,99 €
- Marcel MaussThe Gift14,99 €
- Roy EllenThe Categorical Impulse143,99 €
- Marcel MaussThe Gift15,99 €
- Vassos ArgyrouThe Gift of European Thought and the Cost of Living142,99 €
- Vassos ArgyrouThe Gift of European Thought and the Cost of Living33,99 €
-
-
-
This ethnographically based murder mystery, set in an Indian immigrant community in New York City, uses the main principles of cultural anthropology and ethnographic method to explore a wide range of cultural conflicts. Central themes of gender inequality, violence against women, and immigrant adaptation to American life are revealed through authentically drawn characters and a tightly woven plot. Power-driven egos, workplace harassment, hostile neighbors, and financial desperation drive the suspense in this exciting novel.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Altamira Press
- Seitenzahl: 302
- Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2009
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
- Gewicht: 441g
- ISBN-13: 9780759111509
- ISBN-10: 0759111502
- Artikelnr.: 25854846
- Verlag: Altamira Press
- Seitenzahl: 302
- Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2009
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
- Gewicht: 441g
- ISBN-13: 9780759111509
- ISBN-10: 0759111502
- Artikelnr.: 25854846
Serena Nanda is professor emeritus of anthropology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. Joan Gregg is professor emeritus of English at New York City Technical College, CUNY.
Chapter 1 Marrying Off Amrita: Arranging a Marriage Chapter 2 Anthro 223.
Sex and Culture: Culture Counts Chapter 3 Sita's Trials: The Concept of
Gender Part 4 An Act of Violence 1: A Life in Ruins Chapter 5 Student
Voices Part 6 An Act of Violence 2: A Halloween Assault Chapter 7 We Also
Do More Takeout: Cultural Adaptation Chapter 8 Invitation to a Wedding: Key
Consultants Chapter 9 Appearances are Deceiving: An Anthropologist in the
Field Chapter 10 Eating an Orange: Culture Is In the Details Chapter 11
Status Signals: Social Status and Cultural Values Chapter 12 The Gift of a
Bride: A Wedding Ritual Chapter 13 Home Again, Home Again: More Notes for
the Book Chapter 14 Daughter in a Distant Land: Immigrating to America
Chapter 15 Hey, This is America: Married Life Chapter 16 Those Close Indian
Families: The Extended Family Chapter 17 The Washerman's Donkey: Between
Two Cultures Chapter 18 Kumar's Deception: Mishandling Relationships
Chapter 19 The Lycra Revolution: Clothing Sends a Message Chapter 20 A
Mother-in-Law's Comforts: An Indian Matriarch Chapter 21 An Open and Shut
Case: Crime and Culture Chapter 22 I Have Some Information: Engaged
Anthropology Chapter 23 A Dinner Party is also Research: The Ethics of
Participant Observation Chapter 24 Don't Play Nancy Drew: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 25 The Wrong Girl for our Family: Marriage as an
Exchange Chapter 26 This Nightmare Must Be Ended: The Oppression of the
Bride Chapter 27 The Demon King: The Anthropologist's Dilemma Part 28 An
Act of Violence 3: You Tiny Dolls Chapter 29 A Better Mousetrap Called
Murder: The Cultural Contours of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 30 Death of a
Beautiful Lady: Anthropology is Personal Chapter 31 The Usual Suspect: Male
Dominance and Domestic Violence Chapter 32 The Investigation: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 33 Nothing Further to Say: Kinship Relations Part 34
Culture and Criminal Caught: Culture and American Criminal Justice Part 35
Epilogue Part 36 Author's Note Part 37 Glossary 38 Sources
Sex and Culture: Culture Counts Chapter 3 Sita's Trials: The Concept of
Gender Part 4 An Act of Violence 1: A Life in Ruins Chapter 5 Student
Voices Part 6 An Act of Violence 2: A Halloween Assault Chapter 7 We Also
Do More Takeout: Cultural Adaptation Chapter 8 Invitation to a Wedding: Key
Consultants Chapter 9 Appearances are Deceiving: An Anthropologist in the
Field Chapter 10 Eating an Orange: Culture Is In the Details Chapter 11
Status Signals: Social Status and Cultural Values Chapter 12 The Gift of a
Bride: A Wedding Ritual Chapter 13 Home Again, Home Again: More Notes for
the Book Chapter 14 Daughter in a Distant Land: Immigrating to America
Chapter 15 Hey, This is America: Married Life Chapter 16 Those Close Indian
Families: The Extended Family Chapter 17 The Washerman's Donkey: Between
Two Cultures Chapter 18 Kumar's Deception: Mishandling Relationships
Chapter 19 The Lycra Revolution: Clothing Sends a Message Chapter 20 A
Mother-in-Law's Comforts: An Indian Matriarch Chapter 21 An Open and Shut
Case: Crime and Culture Chapter 22 I Have Some Information: Engaged
Anthropology Chapter 23 A Dinner Party is also Research: The Ethics of
Participant Observation Chapter 24 Don't Play Nancy Drew: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 25 The Wrong Girl for our Family: Marriage as an
Exchange Chapter 26 This Nightmare Must Be Ended: The Oppression of the
Bride Chapter 27 The Demon King: The Anthropologist's Dilemma Part 28 An
Act of Violence 3: You Tiny Dolls Chapter 29 A Better Mousetrap Called
Murder: The Cultural Contours of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 30 Death of a
Beautiful Lady: Anthropology is Personal Chapter 31 The Usual Suspect: Male
Dominance and Domestic Violence Chapter 32 The Investigation: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 33 Nothing Further to Say: Kinship Relations Part 34
Culture and Criminal Caught: Culture and American Criminal Justice Part 35
Epilogue Part 36 Author's Note Part 37 Glossary 38 Sources
Chapter 1 Marrying Off Amrita: Arranging a Marriage Chapter 2 Anthro 223.
Sex and Culture: Culture Counts Chapter 3 Sita's Trials: The Concept of
Gender Part 4 An Act of Violence 1: A Life in Ruins Chapter 5 Student
Voices Part 6 An Act of Violence 2: A Halloween Assault Chapter 7 We Also
Do More Takeout: Cultural Adaptation Chapter 8 Invitation to a Wedding: Key
Consultants Chapter 9 Appearances are Deceiving: An Anthropologist in the
Field Chapter 10 Eating an Orange: Culture Is In the Details Chapter 11
Status Signals: Social Status and Cultural Values Chapter 12 The Gift of a
Bride: A Wedding Ritual Chapter 13 Home Again, Home Again: More Notes for
the Book Chapter 14 Daughter in a Distant Land: Immigrating to America
Chapter 15 Hey, This is America: Married Life Chapter 16 Those Close Indian
Families: The Extended Family Chapter 17 The Washerman's Donkey: Between
Two Cultures Chapter 18 Kumar's Deception: Mishandling Relationships
Chapter 19 The Lycra Revolution: Clothing Sends a Message Chapter 20 A
Mother-in-Law's Comforts: An Indian Matriarch Chapter 21 An Open and Shut
Case: Crime and Culture Chapter 22 I Have Some Information: Engaged
Anthropology Chapter 23 A Dinner Party is also Research: The Ethics of
Participant Observation Chapter 24 Don't Play Nancy Drew: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 25 The Wrong Girl for our Family: Marriage as an
Exchange Chapter 26 This Nightmare Must Be Ended: The Oppression of the
Bride Chapter 27 The Demon King: The Anthropologist's Dilemma Part 28 An
Act of Violence 3: You Tiny Dolls Chapter 29 A Better Mousetrap Called
Murder: The Cultural Contours of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 30 Death of a
Beautiful Lady: Anthropology is Personal Chapter 31 The Usual Suspect: Male
Dominance and Domestic Violence Chapter 32 The Investigation: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 33 Nothing Further to Say: Kinship Relations Part 34
Culture and Criminal Caught: Culture and American Criminal Justice Part 35
Epilogue Part 36 Author's Note Part 37 Glossary 38 Sources
Sex and Culture: Culture Counts Chapter 3 Sita's Trials: The Concept of
Gender Part 4 An Act of Violence 1: A Life in Ruins Chapter 5 Student
Voices Part 6 An Act of Violence 2: A Halloween Assault Chapter 7 We Also
Do More Takeout: Cultural Adaptation Chapter 8 Invitation to a Wedding: Key
Consultants Chapter 9 Appearances are Deceiving: An Anthropologist in the
Field Chapter 10 Eating an Orange: Culture Is In the Details Chapter 11
Status Signals: Social Status and Cultural Values Chapter 12 The Gift of a
Bride: A Wedding Ritual Chapter 13 Home Again, Home Again: More Notes for
the Book Chapter 14 Daughter in a Distant Land: Immigrating to America
Chapter 15 Hey, This is America: Married Life Chapter 16 Those Close Indian
Families: The Extended Family Chapter 17 The Washerman's Donkey: Between
Two Cultures Chapter 18 Kumar's Deception: Mishandling Relationships
Chapter 19 The Lycra Revolution: Clothing Sends a Message Chapter 20 A
Mother-in-Law's Comforts: An Indian Matriarch Chapter 21 An Open and Shut
Case: Crime and Culture Chapter 22 I Have Some Information: Engaged
Anthropology Chapter 23 A Dinner Party is also Research: The Ethics of
Participant Observation Chapter 24 Don't Play Nancy Drew: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 25 The Wrong Girl for our Family: Marriage as an
Exchange Chapter 26 This Nightmare Must Be Ended: The Oppression of the
Bride Chapter 27 The Demon King: The Anthropologist's Dilemma Part 28 An
Act of Violence 3: You Tiny Dolls Chapter 29 A Better Mousetrap Called
Murder: The Cultural Contours of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 30 Death of a
Beautiful Lady: Anthropology is Personal Chapter 31 The Usual Suspect: Male
Dominance and Domestic Violence Chapter 32 The Investigation: Applying
Anthropology Chapter 33 Nothing Further to Say: Kinship Relations Part 34
Culture and Criminal Caught: Culture and American Criminal Justice Part 35
Epilogue Part 36 Author's Note Part 37 Glossary 38 Sources