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Culture and Authenticity
Charles Lindholm
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Description for Culture and Authenticity
Hardcover. Authenticity is taken-for-granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. In Culture and Authenticity , Charles Lindholm calls upon anthropological case studies from different cultures, historical material, and comparative philosophy, to explore how notions of authenticity develop, what forms it takes, and how it changes over time. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
Authenticity is taken-for-granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. In Culture and Authenticity, Charles Lindholm calls upon anthropological case studies from different cultures, historical material, and comparative philosophy, to explore how notions of authenticity develop, what forms it takes, and how it changes over time.
Authenticity is taken-for-granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. In Culture and Authenticity, Charles Lindholm calls upon anthropological case studies from different cultures, historical material, and comparative philosophy, to explore how notions of authenticity develop, what forms it takes, and how it changes over time.
- Examines the idea of authenticity and its role in modern culture
- Explores society’s preoccupation with authenticity and the search for ‘real’ experiences
- Looks at how the concept of authenticity intersects with questions about religion, ethnicity, and race
- Investigates authenticity in the context of fields such as dance, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405124423
SKU
V9781405124423
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About Charles Lindholm
Charles Lindholm is a University Professor of Anthropology at Boston University. He is the author of six books and numerous articles, many of them on topics related to idealization and the nature of human spirituality.
Reviews for Culture and Authenticity
“Culture and Authenticity covers a lot of ground, both topically and conceptually. And it does so with admirable grace and clarity.” (Journal of Anthropological Research, Spring 2009) "This reviewer found an interesting, entertaining, and easy-to-read discussion of the various forms and conceptions of 'authenticity.'" (CHOICE)