In 'Social Origins and Primal Law', Andrew Lang and J. J. Atkinson embolden the vibrant interplay between anthropology and literary exploration. This collection navigates the nuanced terrains of social evolution, kinship, and the foundational laws that underpin ancient societies. Its thematic richness spans a broad literary spectrum, from insightful ethnographic analysis to the speculative reconstruction of primeval social orders. Reflecting both empirical investigation and imaginative conjecture, this anthology stands out for its engagement with the perennial questions of humanity's earliest organizational structures and their enduring legacies in contemporary cultures. The contributing authors, Lang and Atkinson, bring to the table a compelling mixture of backgrounds in anthropology, folklore, and historical jurisprudence. Embodying the spirit of the late 19th to early 20th-century intellectual curiosity around societal origins, their collaborative work traverses the academic and the accessible, the empirical and the speculative. This anthology situates itself within a broader context of burgeoning interest in social anthropology and comparative mythology, offering readers a snapshot of the era's challenges to established narratives about human history and cultural development. 'Readers eager to traverse the intellectual landscapes of early anthropology will find 'Social Origins and Primal Law' a gateway to the past that resonates with contemporary questions about culture, law, and society. This anthology not only provides a broad spectrum of theoretical perspectives but also invites a critical reflection on the methods and assumptions of its time. It is a must-read for scholars and general readers alike who are fascinated by the origins of social structures and the underlying laws that have shaped human societies across millennia.
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Título : Social Origins and Primal Law
EAN : 8596547013129
Editorial : DigiCat
Fecha de publicación
: 28/5/22
Formato : ePub
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