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Explore the complex intersection of cognitive and social sciences with Essays on Cultural Transmission by Maurice Bloch. Part of the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series, this book brings together recent research that addresses the controversial space between these two academic fields. Bloch provides a unique perspective by combining naturalistic approaches to cognition with a deep respect for the historical and cultural specificity found in ethnography. These essays serve as a bridge, using cognitive science to examine and challenge traditional anthropological assumptions. Readers will find detailed analysis on fundamental topics such as religion, kinship, belief, ritual, and symbolism. This collection is designed for scholars and students interested in theoretical developments within social anthropology. It offers a rigorous look at how cognitive processes relate to human culture, making it a valuable resource for those studying the foundations of social structures and human thought.

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Explores the theoretical connection between cognitive science and social anthropology through recent work by Maurice Bloch.

Combines naturalistic cognitive approaches with the cultural and historical specificity required for effective ethnography.

Provides critical analysis of key anthropological topics including religion, kinship, belief, ritual, and symbolism.

Part of the respected LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series published by Routledge.

Offers a method for using cognitive science to evaluate and refine existing anthropological assumptions.

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01 July 2005
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