A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and activism in the modern Middle East.
Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2016
Offers critical perspectives on the theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical goals of anthropology in the Middle East
Analyzes the conditions of cultural and social transformation in the Middle Eastern region and its relations with other areas of the world
Features contributions by top experts in various Middle East anthropological specialties
Features in-depth coverage of issues drawn from religion, the arts, language, politics, political economy, the law, human rights, multiculturalism, and globalization
About the Author
Soraya Altorki is Professor of Anthropology at the American University in Cairo (AUC). She is the author or co-author of five books and many journal articles and book chapters in the area of the anthropology of the Arab world, including studies on the family, gender, youth, religion, and political economy.
