Mary Douglas

An Intellectual Biography

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Mary Douglas by Richard Fardon, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Fardon ISBN: 9781134953080
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 4, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Richard Fardon
ISBN: 9781134953080
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 4, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This is the first full length account of the life and ideas of Mary Douglas, the British social anthropologist whose publications span the second half of the twentieth century.
Richard Fardon covers Douglas' family background, and the pervasive influence of her catholic faith on her writings before providing an analysis of two of her most influential works; Purity and Danger (1966) and Natural Symbols (1970). The final section deals with Douglas' more controversial writings in the fields of economics, consumption, religion and risk analysis in contemporary societies. Throughout, Fardon highlights the centrality of Douglas' role in the history of anthropology and the discipline's struggle to achieve relevance to contemporary, western societies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the first full length account of the life and ideas of Mary Douglas, the British social anthropologist whose publications span the second half of the twentieth century.
Richard Fardon covers Douglas' family background, and the pervasive influence of her catholic faith on her writings before providing an analysis of two of her most influential works; Purity and Danger (1966) and Natural Symbols (1970). The final section deals with Douglas' more controversial writings in the fields of economics, consumption, religion and risk analysis in contemporary societies. Throughout, Fardon highlights the centrality of Douglas' role in the history of anthropology and the discipline's struggle to achieve relevance to contemporary, western societies.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Film Scriptwriting by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book The Routledge Guidebook to Thoreau's Civil Disobedience by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Undermining Local Democracy by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book New European Identity and Citizenship by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Classic Morita Therapy by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Cornwall, Its Mines and Miners by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Translation and Adaptation in Theatre and Film by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Information Economics by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Pause and Effect by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Compassion by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Altruism by Design by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Beyond the Grand Tour by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Shakespeare and his Contemporaries in Performance by Richard Fardon
Cover of the book Women in the Museum by Richard Fardon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy