Local Knowledge: Further Essays in Interpretive Anthropology (Paperback)

Clifford Geertz

ISBN 10: 0465041620 / ISBN 13: 9780465041626

Published by Basic Books (AZ), New York, 1985

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Paperback. In essays covering everything from art and common sense to charisma and constructions of the self, the eminent cultural anthropologist and author of "The Interpretation of Cultures" deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of "local knowledge." A companion volume to "The Interpretation of Cultures," this book continues Geertz's exploration of the meaning of culture and the importance of shared cultural symbolism. With a new introduction by the author. The noted cultural anthropologist and author of 'The Interpretation of Cultures' deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of 'local knowledge.' Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Local Knowledge: Further Essays in Interpretive Anthropology (Paperback)
• Publisher: Basic Books (AZ), New York
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0465041620
• ISBN 13: 9780465041626
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In essays covering everything from art and common sense to charisma and constructions of the self, the eminent cultural anthropologist and author of The Interpretation of Cultures deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of "local knowledge." A companion volume to The Interpretation of Cultures, this book continues Geertz's exploration of the meaning of culture and the importance of shared cultural symbolism. With a new introduction by the author.

About the Author

Clifford Geertz, the author of many books, is Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey.