Behemoth: A Journal on Civilisation (review)

摘要: Behemoth: A Journal on Civilisation. 2011, Vol. 4, Nr. 1. Para-Ordnungen Para-Orders, Bernhard Streck (ed.). Walter de Gruyter, issn 1886-2447, doi io.i5i5/behemoth.2oii.ooi. Reviewed by Elisabeth Tauber of Civilisations has published contributions to a lecture series at the University Leipzig. The counterpart famous monster state Leviathan (Thomas Hobbes), Behemoth represents chaos that is selfpreserving even when rational structure collapses (Streck, p. 110). Streck, Professor anthropology in Leipzig, hosted and wrote introduction volume (pp. 1-6) as well its conclusion 106-23). He explores these mythical figures his concluding article, drawing parallels between Trickster God (discussed Leonardo Piasere contribution). metaphorical references point relationship been discussed length scholars anthropology: states their minorities, bourgeois societies Gypsies, 'mother daughter, or parents/ mother illegitimate child, rebellious defiant stubborn child' 106 if). argues 'child daughter cultures' replicate elements from culture' yet they re-shape elements, giving rise what he compares 'illegitimate children-children are disowned culture'. In metaphor, Gypsy cultures children refuse accept recognise those who do not respect norms rules established majority. culture always continues be interpreted, redefined, abandoned, reintroduced so children. Streck's analysis refers overrun communities' which times globalisation cultural homogenisation best represented since, author states, act within free spaces in-between niches (p. 113). embarks convincing exploration European humanist thought, although one might take somewhat sceptical political position regard mother-daughter metaphor. collection papers brings together texts six anthropologists working very different contexts with Roma, Manouche, Romani people, Gitanos Gypsies (as various authors choose refer 'their' groups) Europe. an epistemological review new reflections possibilities doing general Europe particular. special issue follows collections such Refisch (1975), Rao (1987) (1995) placing agenda critical self- awareness scientific reflection concerning role, involvement personality researchers sheer construction scholarly paradigms. Leipzig was called Riskante Ordnungen (Orders carry risks'). It addressed question how conceptualise para-orders' (Para-Ordnungen) for historical reasons seen interconnected orders (Ordnungen) majority 2). introduction, defines colleagues himself experts modern parallel societies' 2), describing contributors Tsiganologen 3) ('Gypsiologists' terminology used some Anglophone writers) conceptualising Tsiganologie rather exceptional combination sociology Reading through volume, it seems understanding anthropological profession field Studies equally shared all colleagues. Paloma Gay y Blasco (personal communication, Budapest CEU Summer School, 2009), example, emphasises people should themselves anthropologists, members community, 'regional focus', this case people. …