The Anthropology of the State: A Reader (Wiley Blackwell Readers in Anthropology Book 4)

excellent introduction to the anthropology of the state--essential authors and key pieces. a must read for political anthropologists and political scientists.

Thank you. I am very pleased

this is a well-chosen collection with excellent introductions by the editors--they succinctly clarify concepts like governmentality, transnational forms of non-state sovereignty, etc. that are often presented in obtuse, unnecessarily technical language. highly recommended.

This is one of those books that you will come back to again and again - worth every penny!Aradhana Sharma and Akhil Gupta are two very forward thinking social demonstrators who will encourage your thinking - filled with work that can enhance understanding - and also provide avenues for further reading!Everything I expected and so much more.