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Transformations of a Myth

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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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Titel
The Reinvention of Primitive Society
Untertitel
Transformations of a Myth
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Adam Kuper
Erscheinungsdatum
2017
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
224
ISBN13
9781138282650
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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.