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OverviewM.G. Smith: Social Theory and Anthropology in the Caribbean and Beyond invites readers to explore the life and work of Michael Garfield Smith, one of the most prolific Caribbean thinkers of the post-war era. M. G., as he was known, is credited with having made significant contributions in the fields of anthropology, social theory, sociology and politics. This collection of essays, presented at the 2008 Caribbean Reasonings conference held in honour of M. G. Smith, is divided into three parts. In part one, Critical Contestations, both sides of the creole society debate are argued while the argument is also made for and against Smith s plural society theory. In part two, Anthropological Excursions, Smith s fieldwork observations and conclusions in both Africa and the Caribbean are also thoroughly examined, while part three, Beyond M. G. Smith, demonstrates the impact that M. G. Smith has had on scholarship coming out of the Caribbean, as his work is used as a point of departure in rethinking aspects of Caribbean social theory. Includes contributions from: Philip Burnham, Jean Besson, Mervyn Alleyne, Don Robotham, Colin Clarke, Mohammed Bashir Salau, Murray Last, Christine Barrow, Wyatt MacGaffey, Rivke Jaffe, Jack Menke, Peter Meel, Anton Allahar, Huon Wardle. This exciting work ends with A Brief Personal Memoir, a postscript by Mary Smith, his widow, which gives an insight into the personal life of M. G. Smith and the important moments that shaped his life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian MeeksPublisher: Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica Imprint: Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9789766375331ISBN 10: 976637533 Pages: 356 Publication Date: 05 September 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |