These are some of the fundamental aspects of culture explored by the noted anthropologist, Raymond Firth, in this stimulating and provocative book which is based on extensive field work and profusely illustrated with photographic and line drawings.
From New Zealand to Iceland, from Africa to New England –this comprehensive and concise analysis of the deeply rooted differences in customs and habits between “primitive” and “civilized” societies offers a basic understanding of the diverse forms of human behavior.