Richard Tapper, profesor emérito de la School of Oriental and African Studies, es un antropólogo social cuya investigación etnográfica ha abarcado Irán, Afganistán y Turquía. Su trabajo examina críticamente el nomadismo pastoral, las complejas relaciones entre las minorías étnicas y el estado, y las dimensiones antropológicas del Islam. La erudición de Tapper también profundiza en la antropología de la alimentación, el cine iraní y las complejidades de la política religiosa en Irán, ofreciendo una comprensión multifacética de las regiones que estudia.
Recreate the alluring aromas of tapas with this collection of recipes for vegetable, pastry, meat and seafood. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear, practical photographs show you how to make traditional and contemporary Spanish appetisers.
This pioneering book considers the culinary cultures of the Middle East in a variety of contexts. The contributors discuss various aspects of historical and contemporary processes, including likely origins and diffusions on ingredients and dishes, changes in food production and eating habits, contemporary revivals of traditional cooking, literary representations of food and drink, and the class, gender, and communal dimensions to food. Written by scholars from different disciplines, it covers a wide geographical area, from Central Asia to Morocco.
The revolutions in Afghanistan and Iran during 1978 and 1979 significantly altered the political landscape of South West Asia. The book explores the relevance of tribalism in contemporary struggles for political and cultural self-determination, offering historical and anthropological insights that deepen the understanding of these pivotal events. Through its analysis, it connects past and present dynamics, highlighting the ongoing impact of these revolutions on the region's power structures.