Description:
Drawing on his research in five Latin American countries, Steve Gudeman describes his anthropological fieldwork, bringing to life the excitement of gaining an understanding of the practices and ideas of others as well as the frustrations. He weaves into the text some of his findings as well as reflections on his own background that led to better fieldwork but also led him astray.
Brief description:
Stephen Gudeman is Emeritus Professor at the University of Minnesota. He focuses on material life in relation to social ties, local thought and ritual, and provides an alternative perspective to our accepted views of economy. He has published 11 books and over 100 articles and reviews.
Review Quotes:
"I believe Steve Gudeman may well be the internationally most renowned economic anthropologist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and I strongly recommend his memoir." - Ulf Hannerz, Stockholm University