Day of Shining Red

Klappentext The question how the anthropologist can justify interpretations of customs which go beyond those offered by the people themselves runs through this book. Zusammenfassung Anthropologists! in studying other cultures! are often tempted to offer their own explanations of strange customs when they feel that the people involved have not given a good enough reason for these customs. The question how the anthropologist can justify interpretations of customs which go beyond those offered by the people themselves runs through this book. Inhaltsverzeichnis Analytical table of contents; Preface; 1. A question of interpretation; 2. Problems of ritual in general; 3. Views from one village; 4. The rites of puberty seen; 5. Rules of procedure and reflection on them; 6. Silent forms but natural symbols?; 7. Moon, river and other themes compared; 8. For success in life; 9. A choice of magic; 10. Change and a rite falling into disuse; 11. Inventory of themes; References; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Gilbert Lewis
• Assisted by: Meyer Fortes (Editor), Edmund Leach (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.1988
• EAN: 9780521358880
• ISBN: 978-0-521-35888-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Social an
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology