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State formation : anthropological perspectives

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About the book

What is the 'state' and how can we best study it? This book investigates new ways of analysing the state.<br><br>The contributors argue that the state is not a fixed and definite object. Our perceptions of it are constantly changing, and differ from person to person. What is your idea of the state if you are a refugee? Or if you are living in post-aparteid South Africa? Our perceptions are formed and sustained by evolving discourses and techniques -- these come from institutions such as governme...Show more

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9780745324418

Publisher

London : Pluto Press

Published year

2005

Language

English

Original title

State formation : anthropological perspectives

Format

Paperback

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