| Description |
viii, 417 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [369]-404) and index. |
| Contents |
Time out of mind: tribal tempo and civilized temporality -- The human in human rights: tribal needs and civilized ideals -- The kindness of strangers: tribalism and the trials of democracy -- Sects and evolution: tribal splits and creedal schisms -- Which ten commandments?: tribal taboo and priestly morality -- Incest and in-laws: tribal norms and civilized narratives -- Forbidden partners: ancient themes in modern literature -- In the company of men: tribal bonds in warrior epics -- Playing by the rules: savage rhythms and civilized rhymes -- Seafood and civilization: from tribal to complex society -- The route to civilization: from tribal to political society -- Open societies and closed minds: tribalism versus civilization -- The old Adam and the last man: taming the savage mind -- Epilogue: the dream-man. |
| Subject |
Tribes -- Philosophy.
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Civilization.
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| ISBN |
9780674059016 alkaline paper |
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0674059018 alkaline paper |
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