Isbn: 9780282535971 - concerning parallels (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the value and limitations of drawing parallels between human behavior across different cultures throughout history. The author argues that while such comparisons can provide valuable insights, they must be made with careful consideration of the historical and cultural context of each society. The author examines various examples of how scholars have used comparative methods to study topics such as religious beliefs, mythology, and social customs. The author also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different methodological approaches to understanding human behavior, arguing that a combination of historical and comparative methods can provide the most comprehensive and accurate picture of our shared humanity. The book's insights challenge traditional assumptions about cultural evolution and offer a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between human behavior and its historical and cultural context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…