Title: The tribal imagination : civilization and the savage mind /
Authors: Fox, Robin, 1934-
Publisher: Harvard University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Tribes Philosophy.; Civilization
Contents: Time out of mind: tribal tempo and civilized temporality -- The human in human rights: tribal needs and civilized ideals -- The kindness of strangers: tribalism and the trials of democracy -- Sects and evolution: tribal splits and creedal schisms -- Which ten commandments?: tribal taboo and priestly morality -- Incest and in-laws: tribal norms and civilized narratives -- Forbidden partners: ancient themes in modern literature -- In the company of men: tribal bonds in warrior epics -- Playing by the rules: savage rhythms and civilized rhymes -- Seafood and civilization: from tribal to complex society -- The route to civilization: from tribal to political society -- Open societies and closed minds: tribalism versus civilization -- The old Adam and the last man: taming the savage mind -- Epilogue: the dream-man.