Böcker i Critical Bodies-serien

This work explores the problematic nature of ethnographic research in regard to power differentials experienced by ethnographers and researched communities. The case study location was Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a small island located off the Yucatan coast, eight miles northeast of Cancun.

In this volume a double strategy of framing television as both a prop and a body implant is used. McLuhan first saw television as a body with potential for global community. The author develops McLuhan's vision with more attention to political economy, body politics and bio-technology.

A collaborative, international effort to reflect on a broad range of issues relating to globalization. Several encompassing themes are addressed including ideals proper to the democratic nation-state and their relationship to a globalizing culture.

A collaborative, international effort to reflect on a broad range of issues relating to globalization. Several encompassing themes are addressed including ideals proper to the democratic nation-state and their relationship to a globalizing culture.

How will the emphasis on human embodiment transform methods of social inquiry? This volume takes up this question by examining how the recognition of human embodiment entails reworking standard models of social research. Individual chapters focus on such topics as communication theory, ethics, policy science and globalization.

How will the emphasis on human embodiment transform methods of social inquiry? This volume takes up this question by examining how the recognition of human embodiment entails reworking standard models of social research. Individual chapters focus on such topics as communication theory, ethics, policy science and globalization.