One World Anthropology and Beyond: A Multidisciplinary Engagement with the Work of Tim Ingold

This book explores Tim Ingold's work across disciplines, including social anthropology, archaeology, rock art studies, philosophy, and science and technology studies. It critically engages with his approaches and ideas through case studies, emphasizing dialogue and debate. The volume appeals to a wide range of audiences and provides new avenues for theoretically informed anthropological exploration of human life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the multifaceted work of Tim Ingold, a renowned anthropologist known for his extensive and pioneering exploration of the intricate relationships between humans, organisms, and their environment. Over the years, Ingold has emerged as one of the most influential, innovative, and prolific writers in the field of anthropology, pushing the boundaries of established academic and disciplinary boundaries. His thought-provoking ideas continue to resonate deeply in numerous areas of research, as well as in the realms of intellectual and artistic endeavors.

The contributions to this book are drawn from a diverse range of fields, including social anthropology, archaeology, rock art studies, philosophy, and science and technology studies. Each chapter critically engages with Ingold's approaches and ideas in relation to a diverse array of case studies, such as the examination of Australian rock art, electricity in Pakistan, Spanish farmhouses, and the sensory dimensions of educational practices. By emphasizing the importance of dialogue and debate, the volume also provides a response to Ingold's own contributions, fostering a rich and intellectually stimulating exchange.

This volume is designed to appeal to a wide audience, including scholars, researchers, students, and anyone with an interest in anthropology, ecology, and the human-environment relationship. It offers fresh avenues for theoretically informed anthropological exploration into the myriad realities and expressions of human life, providing a deeper understanding of our complex and interconnected world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367755133