Malinowski presents in this book his definitive statement of the theory of functionalism. As the essential clue to the understanding of human behavior, primitive and civilized, he analyzes the functional principle that culture is an examination of the fundamentals of anthropology for the purpose of constructing a general system to explain the facts of culture by this principle.Originally published 1944.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays
Malinowski presents in this book his definitive statement of the theory of functionalism. As the essential clue to the understanding of human behavior, primitive and civilized, he analyzes the functional principle that culture is an examination of the fundamentals of anthropology for the purpose of constructing a general system to explain the facts of culture by this principle.Originally published 1944.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays
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A Scientific Theory of Culture and Other Essays
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780807842836 |
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| Publisher: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Publication date: | 08/27/1990 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 238 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x (d) |
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