The Power of Example: Anthropological Explorations in Persuasion, Evocation and Imitation

The Power of Example is an interdisciplinary examination of the integral role that examples and exemplification play in anthropological theory and practice.

Explores the evocative and persuasive power, both positive and negative, of 'exemplary examples' in social lifeIncludes contributions from established and up-and-coming anthropologists, as well as leading scholars of religious and cultural studiesFeatures an international array of case studies on exemplification from Left radical activists in Denmark to scientific metrological practice in Brazil

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119118328
• ISBN13: 9781119118329
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.6"