Village on the Border: A Social Study of Religion, Politics and Football in a North Wales Community
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Book Synopsis: One of the first applications of traditional fieldwork to a European setting, and still highly relevant today, this sympathetic study describes a small Welsh community struggling to uphold its own traditions. With wit and insight sharpened by anthropological training, Frankenberg chronicles the villagers' confrontation with neighboring English industrialism on which they depend for a living. Lively firsthand descriptions of parish council, football club, and carnival committee meetings are offered.
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Looking to immerse yourself in a captivating social study? Look no further than "Village on the Border: A Social Study of Religion, Politics and Football in a North Wales Community." An outstanding representation of traditional fieldwork adapted to a European context, this book offers a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges faced by a small Welsh community striving to maintain its cherished traditions.
Author Frankenberg, armed with anthropological expertise, takes readers on a compelling journey through this close-knit village's struggle to balance its reliance on English industrialism with the preservation of its own cultural heritage. Through vivid firsthand accounts, you'll find yourself right in the heart of parish council meetings, football club discussions, and carnival committee gatherings.
Experience the trials and triumphs of a community grappling with the clash between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing world. With a keen sense of wit and sharp anthropological analysis, "Village on the Border" brings to light the complexities of religious beliefs, political negotiations, and the unifying power of football.
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