Description
MARC AUGÉ
Book summary
This monographic volume of Revista Anthropos offers an exhaustive analysis of the figure and work of Marc Augé, one of the most influential anthropologists and intellectuals of contemporary times. Through the contributions of various specialists, the book explores his thought in the context of supermodernity, globalization, and the crisis of social spaces. The reader will find a profound reflection on the role of the intellectual and anthropology in a world saturated with information, as well as the keys to understanding concepts such as "non-places," which have shaped recent social theory.
What is it about?
The book examines the anthropological and intellectual trajectory of Marc Augé, connecting it to his historical time, characterized by democracy and globalization. The work addresses how Augé sought the place of the intellectual amidst media cacophony and environmental vulgarity, as well as the place of anthropology as a discipline. It highlights his firm defense of anthropological practice in contemporary times, shedding light on new objects of study and contexts, termed "new worlds." A group of analysts approaches his work from plural perspectives, paying tribute to both the scrupulous anthropologist and the brilliant intellectual, without diminishing the critical function, an essential dimension of anthropology.
Main themes
- The figure of Marc Augé as an intellectual of supermodernity.
- The role of anthropology in the context of globalization and democracy.
- The critical function of the intellectual in the face of environmental vulgarity and media cacophony.
- Analysis of new objects of study and anthropological contexts ("new worlds").
- A tribute to Augé's work from plural and diverse perspectives.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of social and cultural anthropology, as well as readers interested in contemporary thought, social theory, and cultural criticism. It is also highly useful for those who wish to delve into the work of Marc Augé and his impact on the analysis of modernity, urban spaces, and current social dynamics.
What this book offers
- A comprehensive and updated vision of Marc Augé's intellectual legacy, from multiple analytical approaches.
- Keys to understanding the function of anthropology and the intellectual in supermodernity.
- Critical tools for analyzing globalization, the media, and new social spaces.
- A rigorous tribute that reaffirms the critical and scrupulous dimension of anthropological practice.
Technical specifications
- Author: Gonzalez Alcantud, José Antonio, Coord.
- Publisher: Anthropos
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, Social and cultural anthropology, Ethnography, Mineralogy and gems
- Collection: Revista Anthropos
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: April 2020
- Number of pages: 62
- Weight: 153 g
Editorial review
This monographic issue constitutes a valuable contribution for those who follow the work of Marc Augé or are interested in contemporary anthropology. The coordination of several specialists allows for a plural and critical approach, avoiding mere exegesis and fostering debate. Its brevity (62 pages) makes it an accessible and concentrated read, ideal for a first approach or for updating knowledge about one of the key thinkers of supermodernity.