
Purity and Danger
An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. September 2002
Book
Hardback
202 pages
978-0-415-29105-7 (ISBN)
Description
Purity and Danger is acknowledged as a modern masterpiece of anthropology. It is widely cited in non-anthropological works and gave rise to a body of application, rebuttal and development within anthropology. In 1995 the book was included among the Times Literary Supplement's hundred most influential non-fiction works since WWII. Incorporating the philosophy of religion and science and a generally holistic approach to classification, Douglas demonstrates the relevance of anthropological enquiries to an audience outside her immediate academic circle. She offers an approach to understanding rules of purity by examining what is considered unclean in various cultures. She sheds light on the symbolism of what is considered clean and dirty in relation to order in secular and religious, modern and primitive life.
Reviews / Votes
'[A] classic book.' - New York TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-29105-7 (9780415291057)
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Professor Mary Douglas | Mary Douglas
Purity and Danger
An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo
E-Book
06/2013
Routledge
€364.99
Available for download

Professor Mary Douglas | Mary Douglas
Purity and Danger
An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo
E-Book
06/2013
Routledge
€364.99
Available for download
Persons
Professor Mary Douglas, Mary Douglas
Content
Introduction; Chapter 1 Ritual Uncleanness; Chapter 2 Secular Defilement; Chapter 3 The Abominations of Leviticus; Chapter 4 Magic and Miracle; Chapter 5 Primitive Worlds; Chapter 6 Powers and Dangers; Chapter 7 External Boundaries; Chapter 8 Internal Lines; Chapter 9 The System at War with Itself; Chapter 10 The System Shattered and Renewed;