Robert Segal
Myth: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198724704
- author:
- Robert Segal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 1 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding Myth: A Very Short Introduction Myth is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been studied by scholars from various disciplines. In this book, Robert Segal explores the different approaches to understanding myth, drawing on ideas from anthropology, sociology, psychology, literary criticism, philosophy, science, and religious studies. Segal uses the ancient myth of Adonis as a case study to illustrate the individual approaches and theories of these disciplines. He also considers the implications of modern research in cognitive science, the role of myth in understanding the Earth's history, and the differences between storytelling and myth-telling. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, which offers concise and accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects.
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