Victor Turner examines rituals of the Ndembu in Zambia and develops his now-famous concept of 'Communitas'. He characterises it as an absolute inter-human relation beyond any form of structure. Turner demonstrates how the analysis of ritual behaviour and symbolism may be used as a key to understanding social structure and processes.
Victor Turner examines rituals of the Ndembu in Zambia and develops his now-famous concept of 'Communitas'. He characterises it as an absolute inter-human relation beyond any form of structure. Turner demonstrates how the analysis of ritual behaviour and symbolism may be used as a key to understanding social structure and processes.