Sahlins, Marshall
On Kings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780986132506
- author:
- Sahlins, Marshall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HAU
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 550
- Dimensions:
- 22.35 x 14.99 x 4.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kings have long been figures of fascination and intrigue in anthropology and popular imagination. This collection of essays by David Graeber and Marshall Sahlins explores what kingship actually is, historically and anthropologically. The authors examine the implications of kingship for understanding power, meaning, and the human condition. They consider topics such as temporality, alterity, piracy, and utopia, arguing that kingship offers a unique window into fundamental dilemmas concerning these concepts. With characteristic wit and sharp analysis, Graeber and Sahlins open up new avenues for anthropological study in the 21st century. By exploring the complexities of kingship, this book provides insight into the nature of power and its relationship to human existence.
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