Written in highly accessible prose, Living Kinship, Fearing Spirits stands out for its fresh and intimate look on some of anthropology’s central topics. It also appeals to anyone interested in life in the Asian uplands, especially the Southeast Asian mainland. … [The] book combines lively, sensitive, and empathic description with thoughtful analysis into an exemplary study of contemporary life in the Asian highlands.
Written in highly accessible prose, Living Kinship, Fearing Spirits stands out for its fresh and intimate look on some of anthropology’s central topics. It also appeals to anyone interested in life in the Asian uplands, especially the Southeast Asian mainland. … [The] book combines lively, sensitive, and empathic description with thoughtful analysis into an exemplary study of contemporary life in the Asian highlands.
