The Interpretation of Cultures (Text Only)
- ISBN-10
- 0008219478
- ISBN-13
- 9780008219475
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 356
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-29
- Publisher
- HarperCollins UK
- Author
- Clifford GEERTZ
Description
'One of the most articulate cultural anthropologists of this generation. Geertz has consistently attempted to clarify the meaning of 'culture' and to relate that concept to the actual behavior of individuals and groups.' -Elizabeth Colson, Contemporary Sociology
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