The tribal imagination
Subtitle: civilization and the savage mind
By: Robin Fox
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cambridge, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 417
ISBN-13: 9780674059016
Subjects: Tribes; Philosophy; Civilization
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Time out of mind: tribal tempo and civilized temporality; title: The human in human rights: tribal needs and civilized ideals; title: The kindness of strangers: tribalism and the trials of democracy; title: Sects and evolution: tribal splits and creedal schisms; title: Which ten commandments?: tribal taboo and priestly morality; title: Incest and in-laws: tribal norms and civilized narratives; title: Forbidden partners: ancient themes in modern literature; title: In the company of men: tribal bonds in warrior epics; title: Playing by the rules: savage rhythms and civilized rhymes; title: Seafood and civilization: from tribal to complex society; title: The route to civilization: from tribal to political society; title: Open societies and closed minds: tribalism versus civilization; title: The old Adam and the last man: taming the savage mind; title: Epilogue: the dream-man.