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Routledge Taboo Topics - Psychology and Philosophy Book

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Explore the complex forces that shape human action, thought, and feeling with Taboo Topics by Routledge. This volume examines why investigating certain subjects remains difficult due to the structural rules of culture. Norman L. Farberow provides a foundation for understanding how societies develop specific patterns of behavior that members are expected to follow. Beyond written laws and regulations, this book looks at the unwritten folkways, customs, and taboos that govern social life. The researchers included in this volume do not take a position on the nature of a taboo itself, but instead focus on the social structures that create them. This makes it a significant resource for those interested in the history and philosophy of psychology and psychiatry. Whether you are a student or a researcher, this text offers a deep look into the cultural rules that influence how we perceive and react to the world around us.

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Examines how culture provides structure for its members through established rules and social expectations.

Analyzes the impact of unwritten folkways, customs, and taboos on human thought and reaction.

Provides a scholarly perspective on why certain topics are difficult to investigate within a social framework.

Includes research that focuses on the mechanics of social rules rather than taking a stance on the nature of taboos.

Offers a specialized look at the intersection of psychology, history, and philosophy through the lens of cultural norms.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
20 September 2017
Listed Since
08 December 2017

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