The Rise and Fall of Community Studies

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The Rise and Fall of Community Studies is written by Robert Parkin and published by Berghahn Books. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1836951507 (ISBN 10) and 9781836951506 (ISBN 13).

Since its inception about a century ago, the anthropology of Europe has transitioned from studies of settled communities, shaped by fieldwork traditions elsewhere, to a focus on more mobile and virtual communities. This book provides a partial retrospective on the field, offering a rich collection of ethnographic summaries from across the continent. It will be of interest to students and academics seeking a survey of this branch of anthropology, whether for private study or university courses.