John Gledhill: 3 books
by John Gledhill
Language: Spanish
Release Date: May 15, 2017
Language: Spanish
Release Date: May 15, 2017
El antropólogo británico John Gledhill, profesor emérito de la Universidad de Manchester, desde los albores de su carrera ha trabajado profundamente para poner al descubierto la guerra contra los pobres, cuyas consecuencias nos tocan cotidianamente a todos: narcotráfico, corrupción, pandillas,...
The New War on the Poor
The Production of Insecurity in Latin America
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2015
When viewed from the perspective of those who suffer the consequences of repressive approaches to public security, it is often difficult to distinguish state agents from criminals. The mistreatment by police and soldiers examined in this book reflects a new kind of stigmatization.
The New War...
Power and Its Disguises
Anthropological Perspectives on Politics
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2000
This book explores both the complexities of local situations and the power relations that shape the global order. He shows how historically informed anthropological perspectives can contribute to debates about democratisation by incorporating a 'view from below' and revealing forces that shape power...