Anthropology of State & Govt in The Middle East

(4 Credits)

In this seminar, students will delve into the relationship between citizens and the nation-state by examining case studies across the larger region. The course will analyze the dynamic relationship between state, ritual practices, religion, nomadic populations, and transnational public spheres. It will engage with anthropological literature about revolutions, power transformations, ethnic identity, and religious movements in conversation with state formation and identity.