A Companion to the Anthropology of the Middle East presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in anthropological research and activism in the modern Middle East.



Named as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles of 2016 
Offers critical perspectives on the theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical goals of anthropology in the Middle East
Analyzes the conditions of cultural and social transformation in the Middle Eastern region and its relations with other areas of the world
Features contributions by top experts in various Middle East anthropological specialties
Features in-depth coverage of issues drawn from religion, the arts, language, politics, political economy, the law, human rights, multiculturalism, and globalization