Anthropology at the Edge: Essays on Culture, Symbol, and Consciousness
Anthropology of Consciousness June 1, 1998 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1525/ac.1998.9.2-3.62
Summary
This collection of essays explores the intersections of culture, symbol, and consciousness from an anthropological perspective. The author argues for expanding the boundaries of anthropological inquiry to include subjective and experiential dimensions, drawing on diverse theoretical traditions and case studies. The work examines how symbolic systems shape human experience and proposes new frameworks for understanding cultural phenomena beyond conventional materialist approaches.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Anthropological inquiry should be expanded to incorporate subjective and experiential dimensions of culture, symbol, and consciousness. |
Abstract
Anthropology at the Edge: Essays on Culture, Symbol, and Consciousness. J. Ian Prattis. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1996. $27.50 (paper), xviii. 311 pp.