An illuminating introduction to the methods and problems of social anthropology, this book draws on a wide range of illustrations, including Raymond Firth's own experiences in New Zealand, Malaya and the Solomon Islands. The concept of social organisation is discussed with special reference to the role of individual choice and decision in social affairs and the nature of social change. Social organisation in relation to economic, aesthetic, moral and religious values is also examined. First published in 1951. This re-issue is of the third, 1961 edition.
| ISBN: | 9780415330169 |
| Publication date: | 26th February 2004 |
| Author: | Raymond William Firth |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. |
| Genres: |
Anthropology |
An illuminating introduction to the methods and problems of social anthropology, this book draws on a wide range of illustrations, including Raymond Firth's own experiences in New Zealand, Malaya and the Solomon Islands. The concept of social organisation is discussed with special reference to the role of individual choice and decision in social affairs and the nature of social change. Social organisation in relation to economic, aesthetic, moral and religious values is also examined. First published in 1951. This re-issue is of the third, 1961 edition.
Elements of Social Organisation features in the following genres: Anthropology
Elements of Social Organisation is available in Hardback
Elements of Social Organisation was written by Raymond William Firth and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Elements of Social Organisation has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. series
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