An Analysis of Mary Douglas's Purity and Danger: an Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo An Analysis of the Concepts of Pollution and Taboo |
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| Author:
| Belton, Pádraig |
| Series title: | The Macat Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-429-94005-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2018 |
| Publisher: | Macat International Limited
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $8.95USD $30.00USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the most widely read books in the social sciences, Purity and Danger established Mary Douglas as one of the twentieth century's leading social scientists. She delves in great detail into existing arguments that portray traditional societies as "evolving" from "savage" beliefs and explains why she believes those arguments are wrong.
One of the most widely read books in the social sciences, Purity and Danger established Mary Douglas as one of the twentieth century's leading social scientists. She delves in great detail into existing arguments that portray traditional societies as "evolving" from "savage" beliefs and explains why she believes those arguments are wrong.