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Challenging long-held beliefs about the origins of society and religion, this work critiques the concept of primitive society and its romanticization by modern movements. By examining historical interpretations from ancient Greece to contemporary anthropology, the author exposes how misconceptions about the "noble savage" have influenced academic research and political agendas. This insightful analysis highlights the dangers of flawed theories in shaping understanding and policy, making it essential reading for those engaged in anthropological theory and post-colonial discussions.
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The Reinvention of Primitive Society, Adam Kuper
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- Rok vydání
- 2017
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- Titul
- The Reinvention of Primitive Society
- Podtitul
- Transformations of a Myth
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Adam Kuper
- Vydavatel
- Taylor & Francis
- Rok vydání
- 2017
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781138282650
- Kategorie
- Společenské vědy, Politologie / Politika
- Anotace
- Challenging long-held beliefs about the origins of society and religion, this work critiques the concept of primitive society and its romanticization by modern movements. By examining historical interpretations from ancient Greece to contemporary anthropology, the author exposes how misconceptions about the "noble savage" have influenced academic research and political agendas. This insightful analysis highlights the dangers of flawed theories in shaping understanding and policy, making it essential reading for those engaged in anthropological theory and post-colonial discussions.