Richard A. Shweder
Why Do Men Barbecue?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674011359
- author:
- Richard A. Shweder
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 430
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 210 mm
- Genre:
- Zoology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding cultural differences in mental life is key to grasping the human condition. In this thought-provoking collection of essays, Richard Shweder explores how distinct modes of psychological functioning vary across cultures around the world. Shweder examines various aspects of human experience, including ideals of gender, emotional life, conceptions of mature adulthood and stages of life, and moral judgments about right and wrong. He invites readers to broaden their perspectives on what is considered good, true, beautiful, or efficient in different cultural contexts. By rejecting both radical relativism and imperial visions of universal progressive development, Shweder encourages a more nuanced approach to understanding the complexities of human culture. This work offers a unique "view from manywheres" perspective, acknowledging the interdependence of cultures in a diverse yet interconnected world.
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