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'One of the most articulate cultural anthropologists of this generation. Geertz has consistently attempted to clarify the meaning of 'culture' and to relate that concept to the actual behavior of individuals and groups.' -Elizabeth Colson, Contemporary Sociology
A collection of essays which attempt to push forward a particular view of what culture is, what role it plays in social life and how it ought to be properly studied. What emerges is this book – a treatise in cultural theory developed through a series of concrete analyses.
Clifford Geertz
Clifford Geertz is arguably the most distinguished anthropologist of our time. First published in 1973, his ‘The Interpretation of Cultures has become an established classic.
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