Totem and Taboo (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book, the product of in-depth research and analysis, delves into the realm of racial psychology, exploring the fascinating relationship between totemism, taboo, and the complexities of the human mind. Through the lens of psychoanalysis, the text masterfully unearths the origins and significance of totemic systems, shedding light on their social and religious functions. The author delves into the concept of taboo, its manifestations, and the profound impact it has had on human behavior throughout history. The book draws parallels between totemism and the development of infantile psychic structures, revealing striking similarities that challenge our understanding of the human psyche. It argues that many of the restrictions and prohibitions found in totemic systems have their roots in the unconscious mental processes of early childhood, and that these psychological mechanisms continue to shape our behavior in profound ways. Ultimately, this book offers a groundbreaking perspective on the interconnections between culture, psychology, and the human experience. By examining the taboos and totemic practices of ancient societies, it illuminates the deep-seated emotional and psychological forces that continue to influence human behavior to this day. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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