Purity and Danger (English, Mary Douglas)
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Specifications
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9780415289955 |
| ISBN-10 | 0415289955 |
| Author | Mary Douglas |
Product Description
About the Book
Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies? And what are the implications for the unclean? In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology an…
ISBN: 9780415289955
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What You'll Learn
- ·In-depth exploration of topics covered in Purity and Danger
- ·Key concepts explained with clarity and practical examples
- ·Insights valuable for anyone studying or working in Routledge
Who Should Read This
Students and professionals interested in Routledge, as well as general readers looking to expand their knowledge.
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Customer Reviews
Oddly enough, this book was recommended to me over drinks at a party.
This is a really helpful book . . . one that helped me make sense of the weird categories we put things into (and why we are so uncomfortable with people and things that do not fit neatly into our Apollonian boxes).
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libro regalato
chi lo ha ricevuto mi ha ringraziato e pare che il testo sia ricco di spunti interessanti. per gli amanti del genere
Eye opener
If one wants to grasp an understanding of the sacrificial system, and purification in the ancient world, then this work of for you!!
Worth buying
Insightful on religious purity, for those interested in the subject
