Anthropology at the Edge: Essays on Culture, Symbol, and Consciousness
Anthropology of Consciousness June 1, 1998 DOI: 10.1525/ac.1998.9.2-3.62
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis collection of essays explores the intersections of culture, symbol, and consciousness in anthropology, arguing for a more expansive and reflexive approach to the discipline. The author examines topics such as shamanism, myth, and the role of the anthropologist, advocating for an anthropology that engages with the symbolic and experiential dimensions of human life. The essays critique conventional boundaries and propose new ways of understanding cultural phenomena through the lens of consciousness and symbolic meaning.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Anthropology should expand its focus to include the symbolic and conscious dimensions of human experience, moving beyond traditional empirical boundaries. |
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.