In this influential work, first published in English in 1963,
Durkheim and Mauss claim that the individual mind is capable of
classification and they seek the origin of the 'classificatory
function' in society. On the basis of an intensive examination of
forms and principles of symbolic classification reported from the
Australian aborigines, the Zuni and traditional China, they try to
establish a formal correspondence between social and symbolic
classification. From this they argue that the mode of
classification is determined by the form of society and that the
notions of space, time, hierarchy, number, class and other such
cognitive categories are products of society.
Dr Needham's introduction assesses the validity of Durkhiem and
Mauss's argument, traces its continued influence in various
disciplines, and indicates its analytical value for future
researches in social anthropology.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
