ANTH 373 - Anthropology of the State

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What is a nation-state? What is the history of this institution? How does a nation-state define its borders and its members? This course will answer these questions by applying anthropological perspectives on citizenship, minorities, sovereignty, and security. As we read, we will ask how nation-states are defined and maintained through the inclusion of certain groups and the exclusion of others. We will focus on such topics as citizenship, rights, borders, and bureaucracy. Case studies will be drawn from around the world.