Natural Symbols

Author: Mary Douglas
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113648955X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
First printed in 1970, Natural Symbols is Douglas' most controversial work. It represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society. This work focuses on the ways in which cultures select natural symbols from the body and how every natural symbol carries a social meaning. She also introduces her grid/group theory, which she sees as a way of keeping together what the social sciences divide and separate. Bringing anthropology in to the realm of religion, Douglas enters into the ongoing debate in religious circles surrounding meaning and ritual. The book not only provides a clear explanation to four distinct attitudes to religion, but also defends hierarchical forms of religious organization and attempts to retain a balanced judgement between fundamentalism and established religion. Douglas has since extensively refined the grid/group theory and has applied it to consumer behaviour, labour movements and political parties.

Natural Symbols

Author: Mary Douglas
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134773749
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Every natural symbol - derived from blood, breath or excrement - carries a social meaning and this work focuses on the ways in which any one culture makes its selections from body symbolism. Each person treats their body as an image of society and the author examines the varieties of ritual and symbolic expression and the patterns of social ritual in which they are embodied. Natural Symbols is a book about religion and it concerns our own society at least as much as any other. It has stimulated new insights into religious and political movements and has provoked re-appraisals of current progressive orthodoxies in many fields. As a classic, it represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society which are now very much in vogue in anthropology, sociology and cultural studies. In this reissue and with a new Introduction, Natural Symbols will continue to appeal to all students of anthropology, sociology and religion.

Nature and Its Symbols

Author: Lucia Impelluso
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367726
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
"The Guide to Imagery series introduces readers to important visual vocabulary of Western art."--Back cover.

Natural Symbols in South East Asia

Author: G. B. Milner
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135752877
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Symbols in Arts, Religion and Culture

Author: Farrin Chwalkowski
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443857289
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 620

Book Description
We are a product of nature. Every single cell of our body is made of, and depends, on nature. Our inner soul is heavily influenced by nature. We feel sad if the sun is not shining for a few days, and feel pleasure when drawn to the wonder of flowers and uplifted by the song of birds. We came from nature; we are part of nature. In short, we are nature. Nature has been an intimate part of the human experience from the earliest times. Different religions and cultures, from all corners of the world, have honoured and worshipped nature in art, ritual and literature in their own unique ways. This book shows how we learn about our own human nature, our own sense of identity and how we fit into the larger scheme of life and spirit when we come to better understand how our human ancestors, through art, symbol and myth, expressed their relationship with the natural world.

Implicit Meanings

Author: Professor Mary Douglas
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415606738
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Implicit Meanings was first published to great acclaim in 1975. It includes writings on the key themes which are associated with Mary Douglas' work and which have had a major influence on anthropological thought, such as food, pollution, risk, animals and myth. The papers in this text demonstrate the importance of seeking to understand beliefs and practices that are implicit and a priori within what might seem to be alien cultures.

The First Signs

Author: Genevieve von Petzinger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476785503
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
"Archaeologist Genevieve von Petzinger looks past the horses, bison, ibex, and faceless humans in the ancient paintings and instead focuses on the abstract geometric images that accompany them. She offers her research on the terse symbols that appear more often than any other kinds of figures--signs that have never really been studied or explained until now"--

Natural Symbols

Author: Professor Mary Douglas
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113437951X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
First published in 1970, this classic text represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society.

National Park Activity Book

Author: Helen Colella
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523789764
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
This family oriented book presents 25 Activities that use the Sign & Symbols found throughout American National Parks to help visitors discover the wonders of nature. It's presented in fun, friendly manner. The activities subtlety teach children and adults about the beauty, science and entertainment found within the natural world. It also encourages travelers of all ages to spend time exploring all 57 National Parks located across America and two U.S. territories.

The Natural

Author: Bernard Malamud
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446419126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This is a book about heroism - of sorts. Roy Hobbs has an immense natural gift for playing baseball. He could become one of the great ones of the game, a player unmatched in his time - a hero. But his first hard-won big chance ends violently, at the hands of a crazy girl, and then it is years before he gets another shot. At last, in a few short seasons, or never, he must achieve the towering reputation that he feels is his right.