Ulf Hannerz Libros

Maps the contemporary social world of anthropologists and its relation to the wider world in which they carry out their work.

Exploring a range of future concepts that emerged post-Cold War, the book delves into ideas such as 'the end of history' and 'the clash of civilizations,' reflecting on their implications for a shared global culture. Ulf Hannerz critically examines these notions and their legacies, advocating for enhanced dialogue between proponents of the 'American scenario' and international commentators. The analysis highlights the interconnectedness of contemporary society and the diverse perspectives shaping our understanding of the future.

A bold attempt to provide a coherent and unified theoretical understanding of urbanism that draws upon history, sociology, and geography, to bring intellectual unity to the history and development of urban anthropology.

Focusing on the impact of globalization, this book examines how cultural understandings are evolving in a connected world. It challenges traditional concepts of "the local," "community," "nation," and "modernity," highlighting the effects of boundary-crossings and cultural exchanges. By engaging with both theoretical discussions and contemporary living, it offers insights into the complexities of culture in an age where national definitions are increasingly inadequate.

Nigeria is a country shaped by internal diversity and transnational connections, past and present. Leading Nigerian writers have portrayed these Nigerian Issues, and have also written about some of the momentous events in Nigerian history. Afropolitan Horizons discusses their work alongside other novelists and commentators.

Foreign News gives us a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look into the practices of the global tribe we call foreign correspondents. Exploring how they work, Ulf Hannerz also compares the ways correspondents and anthropologists report from one part of the world to another. Hannerz draws on extensive interviews with correspondents in cities as diverse as Jerusalem, Tokyo, and Johannesburg. He shows not only how different story lines evolve in different correspondent beats, but also how the correspondents' home country and personal interests influence the stories they write. Reporting can go well beyond coverage of a specific event, using the news instead to reveal deeper insights into a country or a people to link them to long-term trends or structures of global significance. Ultimately, Hannerz argues that both anthropologists and foreign correspondents can learn from each other in their efforts to educate a public about events and peoples far beyond our homelands. The result of nearly a decade's worth of work, Foreign News is a provocative study that will appeal to both general readers and those concerned with globalization.