Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Adler, Jeremy D.
2. Fardon, Richard.

Description

1. 2 volumes : illustrations; 22 cm.

Summary

1. "Franz Steiner's study of Taboo is internationally recognised as a classic in its field. A major new introduction based on archival research offers, for the first time, a biography and critical study of Franz Steiner and his unpublished papers, placing the book and related essays in the context of British and European thought but also showing his importance for contemporary debates, among them deconstruction and Orientalism."--BOOK JACKET. "A key aspect of Steiner's achievement lies in his attempt to reconcile detailed, faithful ethnographic analysis with anthropological comparison. His analysis of taboo thus provides a case study with wide-ranging ramifications. This new edition makes a classic text available once again to students and general readers."--BOOK JACKET.

Series statement

1. Methodology and history in anthropology ; v. 2-3

Uniform title

1. Works. Selections. English. 1999
2. Methodology and history in anthropology ; v. 2-3.

Alternative title

1. Works. 1999

Subject

1. Steiner, Franz Baermann, 1909-1952
2. Taboo
3. Religion
4. Ethnology
5. Taboo
6. Religion
7. taboo
8. religion (discipline)
9. Culturele antropologie
10. Taboes
11. Godsdienst
12. Labor
13. Slavery
14. Civilization
15. Tabous
16. Ethnologie

Contents

1. v. 1. Taboo, truth, and religion / with a memoir by Mary Douglas -- v. 2. Orientpolitik, value, and civilisation / with a memoir by M.N. Srinivas.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.