Ritual : perspectives and dimensions /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Bell, Catherine M., 1953-
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Materias:
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part 1. Theories: The History of Interpretation : 1. Myth or ritual: question of origin and essence ; 2. Ritual and society: questions of social function and structure ; 3. Ritual symbols, syntax, and praxis: questions
  • Part 2. Rites: The Spectrum of Ritual Activities ; 4. Basic genres of ritual action ; 5. Characteristics of ritual-like activities
  • Part 3. Contexts: The Fabric of Ritual Life ; 6. Ritual density ; 7. Ritual change ; 8. Ritual reification
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.