Dena Freeman Boeken

An accessible, wide-ranging exploration of the effects of neoliberal globalization on the economy, culture and politics of nation states and individuals

The book explores the significant role of faith in the operations of Tearfund, an Evangelical relief and development NGO active in fifty countries. It provides insights valuable to other faith-based organizations and researchers studying the intersection of religion and development. Through its analysis, the work highlights how faith influences humanitarian efforts and development practices.

Exploring cultural change in a Southern Ethiopian community, Dena Freeman examines the contrasting stability of sacrificial rituals and the evolving nature of initiation ceremonies. By analyzing ethnographical and historical data from the Gamo Highlands, she investigates how external factors influence internal transformations, emphasizing the role of cultural system structures. This research challenges traditional views on the relationship between structure and agency, offering a fresh perspective on anthropological theory and the dynamics of cultural continuity and change.