Turner, Victor
The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure (Foundations of Human Behavior)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780202011905
- author:
- Turner, Victor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 230
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy / Social Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure by Victor Turner is a seminal work in anthropology that explores the role of rituals in shaping social structures. Turner's research, based on his fieldwork among the Ndembu people of Zambia, reveals how rituals can be a key to understanding social change and processes. He builds upon the concept of the "liminal phase" of rites of passage, extending it to encompass a broader range of social phenomena. Through his analysis, Turner demonstrates how rituals can be seen as arenas for social transformation, challenging traditional views that they are merely vestigial remnants of social conservatism. This book offers a unique synthesis of continental theory and ethnographic reports, making it a rich source of stimulating ideas for scholars and researchers.
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