Bøger af Edward Simpson

YucatanPeninsula, MexicanCaribbeanstates.Vacation, Holiday, Travel and Tourism, History, Culture. Entering Yucatan is like opening a chest full of endless treasures, for this Mexican state is rich in awe-inspiring Mayan archaeological sites and varied natural landscapes, the importance of which is truly immeasurable. The proud inhabitants of this southeastern Mexican zone are faithful to the customs they inherited from a fascinating cultural mix of indigenous and Spanish elements occurred in the past centuries, and still they are aware of the winds of change and modernity that blow through this peninsular enclave nowadays. Yucatan offers something for everyone: For those into history, there's Merida (also known as the ''White City''), Chichen Itza, or Uxmal, whereas those who prefer to free themselves from the hustle and bustle will feel in their own element while exploring the large number of natural wells, grottos, lagoons and beaches found in the beautiful Yucatan.

A vivid, subtle and disturbing account of what people do in the aftermath of a major 'natural' disaster, this book will change your way of thinking about such calamities and their impact on the human spirit.

A highly original mix of polemic and ethnographic scholarship, exploring how South Asia's culture of road-building reflects the world's dangerous obsession with progress and growth.

A vivid, subtle and disturbing account of what people do in the aftermath of a major 'natural' disaster, this book will change your way of thinking about such calamities and their impact on the human spirit.

Presents a perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean region based on substantial ethnographic research. This book explores the social migration through which causes are translated into successful political and economic effects. It is aimed at scholars of the Indian Ocean, Hindu nationalism and anthropologists in general.