Meaning in Culture
Meaning in Culture discusses the question of whether 'culture' refers to some superorganic entity that exists in its own right, or is only convenient short-hand for the shared beliefs and behaviour of human individuals. It also investigates the problem of relativism and explores the question of whether anthropology and the other social sciences are really scientific.
First published in 1975.
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Meaning in Culture
Meaning in Culture discusses the question of whether 'culture' refers to some superorganic entity that exists in its own right, or is only convenient short-hand for the shared beliefs and behaviour of human individuals. It also investigates the problem of relativism and explores the question of whether anthropology and the other social sciences are really scientific.
First published in 1975.
58.99 In Stock
Meaning in Culture

Meaning in Culture

by F. Allan Hanson
Meaning in Culture
Meaning in Culture

Meaning in Culture

by F. Allan Hanson

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Meaning in Culture discusses the question of whether 'culture' refers to some superorganic entity that exists in its own right, or is only convenient short-hand for the shared beliefs and behaviour of human individuals. It also investigates the problem of relativism and explores the question of whether anthropology and the other social sciences are really scientific.
First published in 1975.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415869256
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 10/29/2013
Pages: 142
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

1. The subject matter of social science2. Judging other cultures3. Understanding other cultures4. But is it scientific?5. Some anthropological applications
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