Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology - Paperback

by Professor Mary Douglas (Author), Mary Douglas (Author)

First published in 1970, this classic text represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society.

Author Biography

Mary Douglas (1921-). One of the most distinguished anthropologists of modern times. Purity and Danger, another of her major works, is also available in Routledge Classics.