The Birth of the Gods: The Origin of Primitive Beliefs
Language: English
Published by University of Michigan Press (Ann Arbor Paperbacks), Ann Arbor, 1968
- Softcover
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The Birth of the Gods: The Origin of Primitive Beliefs is Guy E. Swanson's comparative study of religion in fifty primitive societies. Using the methods of Emile Durkheim, Swanson searches the societies for evidence that the social structure of a people determines the form of their religious worship, and draws patterns from the data concerning reincarnation, monotheism, black magic, and many other religious beliefs. Swanson was professor of sociology at the University of Michigan when the book appeared. Ann Arbor Paperbacks, The University of Michigan Press. The copyright page reads: "Third printing 1968. First edition as an Ann Arbor Paperback 1964. Copyright by The University of Michigan 1960." Published in the United States of America by The University of Michigan Press and simultaneously in Don Mills, Canada, by Longmans Canada Limited. Cover design by Quentin Fiore; book design by Stuart Ross. Provenance No ownership inscription, bookplate, or other marking is visible in the photographed pages, and no provenance is known. Condition Condition: Good. Pictorial wrappers with rubbing, edge wear, and light creasing; spine with creasing and rubbing at the head and tail; covers and edges toned; text block toned; binding sound, moderate red underlining. Photographs are part of the listing detail. Significance / Collector Appeal A standard mid-century work in the sociology and anthropology of religion, notable for its Durkheimian, cross-cultural statistical approach to the origins of belief in gods and spirits. Of continuing interest to students of comparative religion, anthropology, and the history of the social sciences. Shipping / Returns Carefully packed for shipment. Domestic shipping via USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. Expedited and international shipping available where permitted. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. Location: CLS 1c.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Birth of the Gods: The Origin of Primitive Beliefs
- Author
- Swanson, Guy E.
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press (Ann Arbor Paperbacks), Ann Arbor
- Publication year
- 1968
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 1.2 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Anthropology, Cultural History, Intellectual History, Mythology, Scholarly
KCMidwestbooks
Leawood, KS, U.S.A.
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