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Routledge Purity and Danger Now: New Perspectives Book

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Expand your understanding of social science with Purity and Danger Now: New Perspectives from Routledge. This volume marks the 50th anniversary of Mary Douglas's original 1966 classic, providing a modern look at her foundational ideas. It serves as an essential resource for students and scholars who want to see how original theories connect to modern research. This collection brings together fresh insights by connecting anthropology and sociology with contemporary fields. Readers can explore how concepts of purity and impurity relate to religious studies, cognitive science, and the arts. By integrating recent empirical research and developments in the humanities, this book offers a comprehensive view of how these themes function in today's world. Whether you are studying social structures or cultural rituals, this volume provides the updated context needed for academic excellence.

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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of Mary Douglas's original Purity and Danger work through a collection of new scholarly perspectives.

Integrates diverse academic fields including anthropology, sociology, religious studies, and cognitive science for a broad research scope.

Connects classic social science theories with current empirical research and recent developments in the humanities.

Provides updated analysis of themes regarding purity and impurity to benefit both current students and established scholars.

Offers a multi-disciplinary approach by including contributions that bridge the gap between social sciences and the arts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138693707
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 January 2017
Listed Since: 08 May 2016

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