The Character of Kingship by Declan Quigley (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Character of Kingship by Declan Quigley Why has monarchy been such a prevalent institution throughout history and in such a diverse range of societies? Kingship is at the heart of both ritual and politics and has major implications for the theory of social and cultural anthropology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why has monarchy been such a prevalent institution throughout history and in such a diverse range of societies? Kingship is at the heart of both ritual and politics and has major implications for the theory of social and cultural anthropology. Yet despite the contemporary fascination with royalty, anthropologists have sorely neglected the subject in recent decades.This book combines a strong theoretical argument with a wealth of ethnography from kingships in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Quigley gives a timely and much-needed overview of the anthropology of kingship and a crucial reassessment of the contributions of Frazer and Hocart to debates about the nature and function of royal ritual. From diverse fieldwork sites a number of eminent anthropologists demonstrate how ritual and power intertwine to produce a series of variations around myth, tragedy and historical realities. Yet underneath this diversity two common themes invariably emerge: the attempt to portray kingship as timeless and perfect, and the dual nature of the king as sacred being and scapegoat. Notes Also available in hardback, 9781845202903 GBP55.00 (September, 2005) Author Biography Declan Quigley is Honorary Research Associate, Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Oxford University. Table of Contents FINAL1.Introduction: The Character of KingshipDeclan Quigley, honorary research associate, University of Oxford2. Forms of Sacralized Power in AfricaLuc de Heusch, Professor Emeritus, Free University of Brussels, Belgium3. Sacred King, Sacrificial Victim, Surrogate Victim or Frazer, Hocart, GirardLucien Scubla, Centre de Recherche en pistmologie Applique of the cole polytechnique, France 4. A Reply to Lucien ScublaLuc de Heusch, Professor Emeritus, Free University of Brussels, Belgium5. Tragedy, Ritual and Power in Nilotic Regicide. The Regicidal Dramas of the Eastern Nilotes of Sudan in Comparative PerspectiveSimon Simonse, independent scholar6. The Transgressive Nature of Kingship in Caste Organization: Monstrous Royal Doubles in NepalMarie Lecomte-Tilouine, CNRS, Villejuif, France7. Kingship and UntouchabilityDeclan Quigley, honorary research associate, University of Oxford8. Kingship and Caste in Africa: History, Diffusion and EvolutionTal Tamari, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (France) and Universit Libre de Bruxelles.9. King House: The Mobile Polity in Northern GhanaSusan Drucker-Brown, University of Cambridge10. Kings and Tribes in East India: The Internal Political DimensionBurkhard Schnepel, Martin-Luther-University, Germany11. Japanese Monarchy in Historical and Comparative PerspectiveEmiko Ohnuki-Tierney, University of Wisconsin, USA12. Chiefs and Kings in PolynesiaHenri J. M. Claessen, Leiden University, Netherlands Review For anyone interested in the topic this is an important contribution. Anthropological Forum Promotional Also available in hardback, 9781845202903 GBP55.00 (September, 2005) Long Description Despite the contemporary fascination with royalty, anthropologists have sorely neglected the subject in recent decades. This book combines a strong theoretical argument with a wealth of ethnography from kingships in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Quigley gives a timely and much-needed overview of the anthropology of kingship and a crucial reassessment of the contributions of Frazer and Hocart to debates about the nature and function of royal ritual. From diverse fieldwork sites a number of eminent anthropologists demonstrate how ritual and power intertwine to produce a series of variations around myth, tragedy and historical realities. Review Quote For anyone interested in the topic this is an important contribution. Anthropological Forum Details ISBN1845202910 Short Title CHARACTER OF KINGSHIP Language English ISBN-10 1845202910 ISBN-13 9781845202910 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint Berg Publishers Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Declan Quigley Author Declan Quigley Place of Publication London Illustrations bibliography, index DOI 10.1604/9781845202910 UK Release Date 2005-09-01 AU Release Date 2005-09-01 NZ Release Date 2005-09-01 Pages 268 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2005-09-01 Alternative 9781845202903 DEWEY 306.2 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101172735;

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