Marshall Sahlins
Culture and Practical Reason
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226733616
- author:
- Marshall Sahlins
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1978
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 21.62 x 13.36 x 1.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Culture and Practical Reason by Marshall Sahlins This influential work challenges traditional explanations for social and cultural forms, arguing that symbols play a central role in all aspects of human life. Sahlins demonstrates how symbols are present in even the most pragmatic and materialistic contexts, alongside those typically viewed as purely symbolic. By examining the intersection of practicality and symbolism, Sahlins offers a nuanced understanding of human affairs. This book is a significant contribution to the field of anthropology, providing new insights into the complex relationships between culture, society, and individual experience. Published in 1978, Culture and Practical Reason remains an important work in the study of social sciences and cultural studies.
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