Engaged Anthropology

de Tone Bringa, Synnøve Bendixsen

In this book, leading public anthropologists examine paths toward public engagement and discuss their experiences with engaged anthropology in arenas such as the media, international organizations, courtrooms and halls of government. They discuss topics such as migration and cultural understanding, justice, development aid, ethnic conflict, war, and climate change. Through examples of hands-on experience, this book also provides a unique accoutn of challenges faced, opportunities taken, and lessons learned. It illustrates the potential efficacy of an anthropology that engages with critical social and political issues.