Isbn: 9780415289955 - Purity and Danger: an Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo (routledge Classics) (34 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this classic work Mary Douglas identifies the concern for pirity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She reveals its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes tp society, values, cosmology and knowledge.

paperback. Condition: Used; Good. 2002. Matte paper covers; minimal edge wear; lower front corner lightly bumped; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; underlining, highlighting and marginal marks to page 40, with only 2 pages there after with highlighting; 244 pages.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies? And what are the implications for the unclean? In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. This book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. With a specially commissioned preface by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge, question and inspire for many years to come.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies? And what are the implications for the unclean? In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. This book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. With a specially commissioned preface by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge, question and inspire for many years to come.…

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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780415289955.

Condition: Very Good. U.S.A.: Routledge, 2004. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Bookstore label. In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. The book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. But perhaps its most important role is to offer each reader a new explanation of why people behave in the way they do. With a specially commissioned introduction by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work thirty-five years on, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge and question well into the new millennium. 272 pp.…

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Condition: New. pp. 272.

Condition: New. 2002. 1st Edition. Paperback. In this classic work Mary Douglas identifies the concern for pirity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She reveals its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes tp society, values, cosmology and knowledge. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 314. . . . . .…

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. pp. 272.

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Condition: New. 2002. 1st Edition. Paperback. In this classic work Mary Douglas identifies the concern for pirity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She reveals its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes tp society, values, cosmology and knowledge. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 314. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: fine. 2002, 272pp, Nette paperback met flappen.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Is cleanliness next to godliness What does such a concept really mean Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies And what are the implications for the unclean In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. This book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. With a specially commissioned preface by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge, question and inspire for many years to come.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 272 pages. 7.50x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: very good. no dustjacket. 8vo pp.244. book.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies? And what are the implications for the unclean? In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. This book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate from religion to social theory. With a specially commissioned preface by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge, question and inspire for many years to come. In this classic work Mary Douglas identifies the concern for pirity as a key theme at the heart of every society. She reveals its wide- ranging impact on our attitudes tp society, values, cosmology and knowledge. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a universal theme across all societies? And what are the implications for the unclean? In Purity and Danger Mary Douglas identifies the concern for purity as a key theme at the heart of every society. In lively and lucid prose she explains its relevance for every reader by revealing its wide-ranging impact on our attitudes to society, values, cosmology and knowledge. This book has been hugely influential in many areas of debate - from religion to social theory. With a specially commissioned preface by the author which assesses the continuing significance of the work, this Routledge Classics edition will ensure that Purity and Danger continues to challenge, question and inspire for many years to come.…

Condition: New. Dame Mary Douglas (1921-2007), was one of the most distinguished British social anthropologists known for her works on human culture, symbolism and risk.Is cleanliness next to godliness? What does such a concept really mean? Why does it recur as a un.