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Natural Symbols

Natural Symbols

Mary Douglas

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1996
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Antropología
ISBN:
9780415138253

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This classic text represents a work of anthropology in the widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society. With a new, and highly topical introduction.

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