The essays in this book critically examine the ways in which gendered subjects negotiate their life-worlds in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African urban lan

In today’s world, it is crucial to understand how cities and urban spaces operate in order for them to continue to develop and improve. To ensure cities thriv

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A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and act

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