First published 2007
In "Lost People," anthropologist David Graeber explores the lives of the world's most marginalized populations. From the Amazonian forest dwellers to the urban homeless, Graeber illuminates the stories of those excluded from the modern economic system. Through immersive reporting and empathetic portraits, he reveals the resilience and ingenuity of communities struggling against poverty, displacement, and systemic neglect. At its heart, this is a searing call to redefine our understanding of what it means to be human in an unequal world.
Genres: social-issues, anthropology, non-fiction, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, empathetic-portrayal
Setting: Madagascar, Betafo (Madagascar), Betafo
488 pages · Paperback · Indiana University Press