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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “In excellent condition!”
- ISBN
- 9781845451271
- Subject Area
- Social Science
- Publication Name
- Heart of Lightness : the Life Story of an Anthropologist
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Anthropology / General
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Weight
- 15.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1845451279
ISBN-13
9781845451271
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45404772
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
Heart of Lightness : the Life Story of an Anthropologist
Language
English
Subject
Anthropology / General
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-042680
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
...a bright and very personal journey into the work and life of Edith Turner...an important text for those interested in humanistic anthropology and the life of a remarkable anthropologist that has contributes to the study of ritual, religion, healing, consciousness and many other subjects. · Social Anthropology|9781845451271|, ...a bright and very personal journey into the work and life of Edith Turner...an important text for those interested in humanistic anthropology and the life of a remarkable anthropologist that has contributes to the study of ritual, religion, healing, consciousness and many other subjects. Social Anthropology|9781845451271|
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
301.092 B
Table Of Content
List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Foreword Ronald Frankenberg Introduction: A Strangely Directed Path Chapter 1. Childhood: Leading to Wordsworth's Presences Chapter 2. Courtship and Marriage: Wild Life Force Chapter 3. The First Brush with Anthropology Chapter 4. Africa: Head over Heels into Ritual Chapter 5. Hairpin Bend Chapter 6. A Center Out There: Following the Mexican Pilgrim's Instinct Chapter 7. Wandering in the Path of a Vision: Ireland Chapter 8. Back and Forth: Experiencing Four Religions Chapter 9. The Loss of My Life Mate: I was Broken in Half but Had to Become a Whole Person Chapter 10. Returning to Africa: Another Door Opens to the Soul Chapter 11. Searching for Healing: The Arctic Chapter 12. From the Inuit to the Celts: Returning to Ireland Chapter 13. A Small Spiritual Group: Cloud Nine Chapter 14. Up Front and Arguing: The Spiritual Direction Institute Chapter 15. Unknown Realms Chapter 16. Ely Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Edith and Victor Turner were among the most influentialresearchers and teachers and social and culturalanthropology in the twentieth century. Together they, andEdie alone after Vic's death, raised the idea ofparticipant observation (and indeed of team learning) toheights and depth most anthropologists never achieve.'[From the Foreword] ......, "Edith and Victor Turner were among the most influential researchers and teachers and social and cultural anthropology in the twentieth century. Together they, and Edie alone after Vic's death, raised the idea of participant observation (and indeed of team learning) to heights and depth most anthropologists never achieve." [From the Foreword] This fascinating memoir is a lively testimony to a remarkable partnership and to Edie Turner's own achievements during more than two decades after Victor's untimely death., "Edith and Victor Turner were among the most influential researchers and teachers and social and cultural anthropology in the twentieth century. Together they, and Edie alone after Vic's death, raised the idea of participant observation (and indeed of team learning) to heights and depth most anthropologists never achieve." From the Foreword] This fascinating memoir is a lively testimony to a remarkable partnership and to Edie Turner's own achievements during more than two decades after Victor's untimely death.
LC Classification Number
GN21.T87 A3 2005
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