Natural Symbols

First printed in 1970, Natural Symbols is Douglas' most controversial work. It represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society. This work focuses on the ways in which cultures select natur...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Douglas, Mary, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Routledge 2013.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Douglas, Mary, 1921-2007. Works. 2003 ; v. 3.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; MARY DOUGLAS; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 Away from Ritual; 2 To Inner Experience; 3 The Bog Irish; 4 A Rule of Method; 5 The Two Bodies; 6 A Test Case; 7 Sin and Society; 8 The Problem of Evil; 9 Impersonal Rules; 10 Control of Symbols; 11 Out of the Cave; Bibliography; Index