Urban Symbolism (Studies in Human Society, Vol 8) [Paperback]

Peter J. M. Nas (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1993 | ISBN-10: 9004098550 | ISBN-13: 978-9004098558

Deals with a hitherto largely neglected aspect of cities, namely the symbolic and ritual structure in which the urban community is rooted. This facet is explored in a combined effort by social anthropologists, sociologists, historians and philologists, for cities like Jakarta, Padang, Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo, Baghdad, Kathmandu, Lucknow, Francistown, Victoria and Buenos Aires. Three perspectives on the study of symbolism in the urban arena are developed, namely the material, cultural and structural point of view. This results in a series of new concepts for comparative use and provides lively descriptions suffused by rich detail of the social processes by which urban symbols and rituals are constituted.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..".a very interesting and informative book...'
Derek Kerr, "Urban Studies, 1994.
'"Students, researchers and teachers in the field of anthropology, sociology and demography will find this study very useful and comprehensive reading.'
"Educational Book Review, 1994.

Product Details

• Paperback: 393 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004098550
• ISBN-13: 978-9004098558
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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