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Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo (Routledge Classics)

by Mary Douglas

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In "Purity and Danger" Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. The book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. But perhaps its most important role is to offer each reader a new explanation of why people behave in the way they do. With a specially commissioned introduction by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work thirty-five years on, this "Routledge Classics" edition will ensure that "Purity and Danger" continues to challenge and question well into the new millennium.

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In "Purity and Danger" Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge.

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ISBN:

9780415289955

Author:

Douglas, Mary

Publisher:

Routledge

Location:

London

Subject:

Anthropology - Cultural

Subject:

Customs & Traditions

Subject:

Taboo

Subject:

Purity, Ritual.

Subject:

Sociology - General

Copyright:

2002

Edition Description:

Paperback

Series:

Routledge Classics

Series Volume:

v. 286

Publication Date:

20021131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Pages:

244

Dimensions:

7.92x5.00x.88 in. .66 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by Gardners, In "Purity and Danger" Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge.