Author

Contributions

  • Nathan Schlanger - Translator
  • Nathan Schlanger - Introduction
  • Nathan Schlanger - Editor
  • Schlanger, Nathan. - Contributor

Publication

2006 - Durkheim Press/Berghahn Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

44,250 words, Guess

Page Count

177 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005043523
  • Goodreads336431
  • LibraryThing3585684

Classifications

  • DDC303.48/3
  • LCCH53.F7 M39 2006

Description

"Marcel Mauss's writings on techniques and technology are at the forefront of an important anthropological and sociological research tradition, and they also highlight the theoretical and ideological challenges surrounding this field of study. A selection of Mauss's texts - including his major statements on methodology, body techniques, practical reason, nation and civilisation, progress - are have translated and presented together for the first time, with a discussion of their context, impact and implications. This book will interest scholars and students dealing with the French sociological tradition, and also more generally those concerned with technology and material culture studies in archaeological, anthropological or contemporary settings."--Jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Techniques, technology, and civilisationDurkheim Press/Berghahn Books2006-01-01

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