“How Lifeworlds Work is an intellectually compelling and beautifully written book that weaves together a lifetime of rich ethnography and philosophical reflection. Jackson captures the quality of life in an African society like no one else.”

Michael Lambek, University of Toronto, Scarborough

“Jackson is one of the most important voices in the field of anthropology. In a world where hyperbolic claims are becoming the norm of academic writing, How Lifeworlds Work, with its classic elegance and clarity, is a gem to be widely shared and savored. It will contribute richly to pedagogy in a deep sense.”

Veena Das, Johns Hopkins University

Jackson produces an empirically and conceptually dense account which only a seasoned anthropologist would be able to produce.

Anthropological Forum