John L. Comaroff, Simon Roberts
Rules and processes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226114255
- author:
- John L. Comaroff, Simon Roberts
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 14 x 1.63 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rules and Processes is a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional approaches to social theory and legal anthropology. Comaroff and Roberts explore the complex relationships between culture, ideology, system, and practice in an African society, revealing how these elements shape our understanding of the world. The authors develop a novel model that sheds light on the dynamics of "legal" and "political" discourse, explaining why societies often grapple with contradictory concepts such as order and fluidity. This thought-provoking study offers a fresh perspective on the dialectics of social life, one that is both theoretically sophisticated and rich in ethnographic detail. A work of impressive scholarship, Rules and Processes provides valuable insights into the intricate workings of human society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in social science and anthropology.
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