9780199372362-0199372365-Discourse and the Construction of Society: Comparative Studies of Myth, Ritual, and Classification

Discourse and the Construction of Society: Comparative Studies of Myth, Ritual, and Classification

ISBN-13: 9780199372362
ISBN-10: 0199372365
Edition: 2
Author: Bruce Lincoln
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 302 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780199372362
ISBN-10: 0199372365
Edition: 2
Author: Bruce Lincoln
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 302 pages

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Discourse and the Construction of Society: Comparative Studies of Myth, Ritual, and Classification (ISBN-13: 9780199372362 and ISBN-10: 0199372365), written by authors Bruce Lincoln, was published by Oxford University Press in 2014. With an overall rating of 3.7 stars, it's a notable title among other Mythology & Folklore (Encyclopedias & Subject Guides) books. You can easily purchase or rent Discourse and the Construction of Society: Comparative Studies of Myth, Ritual, and Classification (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Mythology & Folklore books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $1.86.

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Without overlooking the role of coercive force in the maintenance (or overthrow) of social structures, Lincoln argues his thesis with rich illustrations drawn from such diverse areas as Platonic philosophy, the Upanishads of India, ancient Celtic banquets, professional wrestling, and the Spanish Civil War. This wide-ranging interdisciplinary study--which draws on works in history, semiotics, anthropology, sociology, classics, and indology--offers challenging new insights into the complex dynamics of social cohesion and change. The second edition includes three new chapters, new images, and an updated bibliography.

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