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Local Knowledge - (Basic Books Classics) 3rd Edition by Clifford Geertz (Paperback)
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- In essays covering everything from art and common sense to charisma and constructions of the self, the eminent cultural anthropologist and author of The Interpretation of Cultures deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of "local knowledge.
- About the Author: Clifford Geertz, the author of many books, is Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey.
- 256 Pages
- Social Science, Anthropology
- Series Name: Basic Books Classics
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"In essays covering everything from art and common sense to charisma and constructions of the self, the eminent cultural anthropologist and author of The Interpretation of Cultures deepens our understa"Book Synopsis
In essays covering everything from art and common sense to charisma and constructions of the self, the eminent cultural anthropologist and author of The Interpretation of Cultures deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of "local knowledge." A companion volume to The Interpretation of Cultures, this book continues Geertz's exploration of the meaning of culture and the importance of shared cultural symbolism. With a new introduction by the author.From the Back Cover
The noted cultural anthropologist and author of 'The Interpretation of Cultures' deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of 'local knowledge.'About the Author
Clifford Geertz, the author of many books, is Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey.Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.14 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Anthropology
Series Title: Basic Books Classics
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Clifford Geertz
Language: English
Street Date: March 11, 1985
TCIN: 85128306
UPC: 9780465041626
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-4906
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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