Description: One of the hundred most influential non-fiction books ever published!Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo Author: Douglas, Mary Title: Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo Publication: New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1966 Edition: 1st US Edition Description: 8vo. Good / Good. "Purity and Danger" is anthropologist and cultural theorist Mary Douglas' best known work. In 1991 the Times Literary Supplement listed it as one of the hundred most influential non-fiction books ever published."The line of inquiry in Purity and Danger traces the words and meaning of dirt in different contexts. What is regarded as dirt in a given society is any matter considered out of place. (Douglas took that lead from William James.) She attempts to clarify the differences between the sacred, the clean and the unclean in different societies and times, but that did not entail judging religions as pessimistic or optimistic in their understanding of purity or dirt, such as dirt-affirming or otherwise. Through a complex and sophisticated reading of ritual, religion and lifestyle, Douglas challenges Western ideas of pollution and clarified how context and social history are essential."--WikiGray cloth. Square tight binding. Mild rubbing and edge wear to dust jacket. Previous owner stamp to front end paper. Sporadic underlining and marginalia in pencil throughout. This timeless exploration is an essential edition to any cultural anthropology or social studies collection. Seller ID: 16610 Subject: Miscellaneous, Religion , Science Vintage Books and Fine Art is a used, rare and antiquarian bookstore and art gallery in the historic district of beautiful downtown Easton, Maryland. We specialize in Fine Books in scholarly topics, Antique Maps, Historic Documents and Newspapers as well as Fine Art from quality Eastern Shore artists. We pride ourselves on our personalized service, building lasting relationships with our customers, from first-time browsers to long-lasting clients who have been with us since the beginning. Terms All orders ship within four business days.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Douglas, Mary
Publisher: Frederick A. Praeger
Year Printed: 1966
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
