ABSTRACT

The author explores the cognitive basis of symbolization, and symbolization as a social practice. from the London School of Economics Monographs on Social Anthropology, this book is intended for students of anthropology and development studies.

chapter |9 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|17 pages

Ritual and symbolism

chapter 2|31 pages

The cognitive basis of symbolization

chapter 3|113 pages

Symbolization as a social practice

chapter 4|32 pages

Symbolization and social domination

chapter 5|23 pages

Symbolization and ritual