Personalizing the State
Book • 2018
Personalizing the State: An Anthropology of Law, Politics, and Welfare in Austerity Britain offers a compelling ethnographic study of life in a social housing estate during a period of austerity.
The book delves into the daily struggles and interactions of residents with state institutions, revealing the complexities of welfare systems and their impact on individuals' lives.
It provides a nuanced understanding of how austerity measures affect people's experiences and agency.
The author uses detailed observations and interviews to paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by residents.
The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the social and political consequences of austerity.
The book delves into the daily struggles and interactions of residents with state institutions, revealing the complexities of welfare systems and their impact on individuals' lives.
It provides a nuanced understanding of how austerity measures affect people's experiences and agency.
The author uses detailed observations and interviews to paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by residents.
The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the social and political consequences of austerity.
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