The SSL ‘Book of the Month’ feature highlights a book in our collection that has been chosen by one of our Subject Consultants. This may be a recent addition to our stock or an existing item that we would like to share with you.
April’s Book of the Month was selected by Helen Worrell, Subject Consultant for Anthropology.
Marcus Banks; edited by David Zeitlyn and Chihab El Khachab.
Understanding social images: essays on visual methods and teaching anthropology
Berghahn, 2025
Book Overview
This edited volume celebrates the work of Marcus Banks (1960-2020). It showcases his contributions to contemporary anthropology and demonstrates the importance of integrating visual methods into social and cultural anthropology.
Reviews
“This book ambitiously addresses a wide array of topics, including ethical issues and presents a diverse range of perspectives.”
Aleksandra Gracjasz, Leiden University
How can I access it?
We have one lending copy of this book, which is located on our New Books Display Area (around the corner from our Issue Desk). Its shelfmark is GN347.BAN 2025. We also have an eBook of the title available via SOLO. The eBook can be accessed from a Bodleian Library computer or can be used remotely, by logging on to SOLO with your SSO.
What would your SSL Book of the Month be? Do you have a favourite book in our collection? If so, we would love to know what it is. Add a comment below or email us.