Ritual in human evolution and religion: psychological and ritual resources
Auteur :
Rossano, Matt J.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367856922
Date de publication :
5 oct. 2020
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
254 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explores the role of ritual in social life, human evolution, and religion. It explains the functions and purpose of varied rituals across the world by arguing they are mechanisms of ‘resource management’, providing a descriptive tool for understanding rituals and generating predictions about ritual survival.