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Gossip and the Everyday Production of Politics,Used
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Although gossip is disapproved of across the worlds societies, it is a prominent feature of sociality, whose role in the construction of society and culture cannot be overestimated. In particular, gossip is central to the enactment of politics: through it people transform difference into inequality and enact or challenge power structures. Based on the authors intimate ethnographic knowledge of Nukulaelae Atoll, Tuvalu, this work uses an analysis of gossip as political action to develop a holistic understanding of a number of disparate themes, including conflict, power, agency, morality, emotion, locality, belief, and gender. It brings together two methodological traditionsthe microscopic analysis of unelicited interaction and the macroscopic interpretation of social practicethat are rarely wedded successfully.Drawing on a broad range of theoretical resources, Niko Besnier approaches gossip from several angles. A detailed analysis of how Nukulaelaes people structure their gossip interactions demonstrates that this structure reflects and contributes to the atolls political ideology, which wavers between a staunch egalitarianism and a need for hierarchy. His discussion then turns to narratives of specific events in which gossip played an important role in either enacting egalitarianism or reinforcing inequality. Embedding gossip in a broad range of communicative practices enables Besnier to develop a nuanced analysis of how gossip operates, demonstrating how it allows some to gain power while others suffer because of it. Throughout, he is particularly attentive to the ways in which anthropologists themselves are the subject and object of gossip, making his work a notable contribution to reflexive social science.Written in an engaging and accessible style, Gossip and the Everyday Production of Politics will appeal to students and scholars of political, legal, linguistic, and psychological anthropology; social science methodology; communication, conflict, gender, and globalization studies; and Pacific Islands studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gossip and the Everyday Production of Politics'? A: The main theme of the book is the role of gossip in the enactment of politics and its impact on social structures, highlighting how gossip can transform differences into inequalities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Gossip and the Everyday Production of Politics' is Niko Besnier.
- Q: What type of methodology does Niko Besnier use in the book? A: Niko Besnier employs a combination of microscopic analysis of unelicited interactions and macroscopic interpretation of social practices to explore the themes within the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and scholars? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students and scholars in fields such as political, legal, linguistic, and psychological anthropology, as well as those interested in communication and globalization studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 8, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Gossip and the Everyday Production of Politics' have? A: The book contains 258 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include conflict, power, agency, morality, emotion, locality, belief, and gender.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.