Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology (Routledge Classics)
by Mary Douglas
Mary Douglas explores how symbols and rituals shape social order and cosmology, revealing the deep connections between bodily practices and cultural meaning.
About This Book
Natural Symbols examines the ways in which cultures employ symbols and bodily rituals to express and maintain their social structures.
The work investigates the relationship between cosmology, classification systems, and everyday practices across different societies.
Mary Douglas analyzes how shared symbols reinforce group boundaries and communicate deeper cosmological beliefs.
The book offers insights into the role of ritual in both traditional and modern contexts.
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