Vivim en un moment de profundes transformacions en l'àmbit de la imatge i la cultura visual. Com pot ajudar-nos l'antropologia a pensar el paper de les imatges en la nostra vida quotidiana? I, al revés: com podem repensar alguns dels temes clàssics de l'antropologia (el ritual, el parentiu, l'experiència de l'Alteritat) a partir de les noves formes de visualitat contemporània? Amb un llenguatge alhora clar i rigorós, Roger Canals redefineix en aquest assaig el camp de l'antropologia visual...

We live in a time of profound transformation in the field of image and visual culture. Roger Canals redefines visual anthropology from both a theoretical and practical perspective, drawing on numerous examples from everyday life as well as insights from his own films and research. This book explores the relationship between images and anthropology, offering a deeper understanding of how visual culture shapes our world. It addresses how anthropology can help us reflect on the role of images...

The current practice of the cult of María Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork, this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach, A Goddess in Motion shows how the innumerable images of this goddess—represented as an Indian, white or mestizo woman—move constantly from objects to bodies, from bodies to dreams, and from the religion dom...

'The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire: Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley' is part of the canal series in 'Transport Through the Ages', brought to you by Wharncliffe Books. This fascinating book traces the nostalgic journey of the canal boats through the ages. As an illustrative history, 'The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire: Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley', is based on a unique collection of photographs collected by the late Alan Hall. They illuminate the Barnsley Canal and the Dearne and Dov...

Les Canalous - des mariniers sur les canaux du centre de la France, au début du siècle - et des « berrichons » de trente mètres, avant la traction par mulets ou chevaux. Vie insolite que celle de ces marins de terre, distraits seulement par l'amour et les beuveries.C'est un tour de force de la part de Roger Semet, critique littéraire au Canard enchaîné, que de faire naître le rire le plus franc et un sourire souvent attendri à la lecture d'un récit authentique, pourtant consacré à la dure ...

Since its beginning the International Conference on Applied Sciences and Advanced Technology (ICASAT) was planned as a multidisciplinary space and as a platform to explore the frontiers of knowledge in different areas such as Machine Vision, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, Mechatronics and, Sustainability. Also, a multidisciplinary perspective is required in all aspects of science, engineering, and research, moving towards a more complete overview of recent advances. On its third edition...