Symbols and Meaning: A Concise Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0759103224
- ISBN-13
- 9780759103221
- Category
- Signs and symbols
- Pages
- 159
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman Altamira
- Author
- Mari Womack
Description
Womack illustrates the power of symbols in all human societies in her concise, easy-to-read overview of symbols and meaning. Her eclectic, anthropological approach makes Symbols and Meaning an accessible introduction for readers who want to learn more generally about meaning in human society. It is an essential introductory textbook for courses that define fundamental concepts in religion, cultural anthropology, communication, and art.
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