Love in the Time of Ethnography: Essays on Connection as a Focus and Basis for Research (Anthropology of Well-Being: Individual, Community, Society)
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Book Synopsis: Love in the Time of Ethnography explores love – variously defined – as an important facet of human life and a worthy focus of study. The authors look at love in association with an Alevi and Sunni couple in Turkey, organizers of Mexican American and immigrant youth movements, Christian missionaries in China, an elderly man with dementia, two women “coming home” to queer identity, a White researcher working with Black women in the US, the common ground between Dōgen’s Zen teachings and Habermas's critical theory, an Albanian Sufi community in Michigan and interactions between humans and the natural world. It also includes theoretical writing on the place of love in social analysis, whether this involves relationships between researchers and participants or the nature of human connection itself. The authors argue that social research is an affective process as well as a cognitive one, and that fellow feeling is an essential component of making sense of the world. Along with more traditional scholarly forms, the contributors to this book use auto-ethnography, life stories, archival research and poetry, noting that style itself conveys information and emotion. Writing is always to some extent partisan. While anthropologists and other social researchers have explored this idea over the last few decades, they have more often explored it with an eye to critique than to the ideals underlying that critique. This is a collection of essays about what ethnographers are aiming for as well as the problems they address, and the authors discuss ethical principles like agape, hizmet and cariño as rationales for ethnography and rationales for social change.
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Love in the Time of Ethnography: Essays on Connection as a Focus and Basis for Research is a captivating anthology that delves into the profound influence of love in our lives. With a diverse range of narratives, this book explores the intricate dynamics of love in various contexts, shedding light on its significance as a subject of deep study. Whether it's examining the relationship dynamics of an Alevi and Sunni couple in Turkey, or the powerful connections within immigrant youth movements, this book uncovers the extraordinary impact love has on individuals, communities, and society at large.
What sets Love in the Time of Ethnography apart is its compelling blend of theory and real-life experiences. By incorporating auto-ethnography, life stories, archival research, and even poetry, the authors demonstrate that style itself can convey emotions and valuable information. This multifaceted approach enriches the reading experience and offers a fresh perspective on the complexity of love. Moreover, the authors assert that social research is not solely a cognitive process but also an affective one, emphasizing the importance of empathy and fellow feeling in making sense of the world.
Unlike other books in the field, Love in the Time of Ethnography goes beyond critique and delves into the ideals that underlie the practice of ethnography. It presents a collection of essays that not only identify the problems ethnographers face but also highlight what they aim to achieve. By discussing ethical principles such as agape, hizmet, and cariño, the authors illustrate how ethnography can serve as both a rationale for understanding human connections and a catalyst for social change.
Are you ready to explore the transformative power of love through the eyes of ethnographers? Dive into Love in the Time of Ethnography today and discover a thought-provoking journey that will challenge your perceptions and ignite your curiosity.
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