The Power of Example is an interdisciplinary examination of the
integral role that examples and exemplification play in anthropological
theory and practice.
- Explores the evocative and persuasive power, both positive and
negative, of 'exemplary examples' in social life
- Includes contributions from established and up-and-coming
anthropologists, as well as leading scholars of religious and cultural
studies
- Features an international array of case studies on exemplification
from Left radical activists in Denmark to scientific metrological
practice in Brazil