The Hard People

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Utilizing participant observation and interviews with older informants, the author examines the impact of recent technological and institutional changes on local communities. The study explores themes such as nationalism, regionalism, and anti-clericalism, offering insights into how these factors shape societal responses. Additionally, it contributes to the theoretical discourse on the applicability of structuralist anthropology within European contexts, enriching the understanding of contemporary social dynamics.