Abner cohen (290 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Central to this original study, first published in 1974, is that Political Man is also Symbolist Man, that man is two-dimensional. The book explores the possibilities of the systematic study of the dialectical interdependence between power relationships and symbolic action in modern, complex society. The discussion focuses on the processes by which interest groups, that cannot organise themselves formally, manipulate different types of symbolic formations to articulate a number of basic organisational functions: distinctiveness, communication, decision-making, authority, ideology and socialisation. The analysis is worked out in terms of specific case studies of different types of groupings, or invisible organisations ethnic, elitist, religious, ritually secret, cousinhood which go through processes of cultural metamorphosis, shifting from one symbolic strategy to another, in response to changes in their circumstances. In conclusion, the discussion is brought to bear on the study of stratification in large-scale industrial society generally.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Central to this original study, first published in 1974, is that Political Man is also Symbolist Man, that man is two-dimensional. The book explores the possibilities of the systematic study of the dialectical interdependence between power relationships and symbolic action in modern, complex society. The discussion focuses on the processes by which interest groups, that cannot organise themselves formally, manipulate different types of symbolic formations to articulate a number of basic organisational functions: distinctiveness, communication, decision-making, authority, ideology and socialisation. The analysis is worked out in terms of specific case studies of different types of groupings, or invisible organisations ethnic, elitist, religious, ritually secret, cousinhood which go through processes of cultural metamorphosis, shifting from one symbolic strategy to another, in response to changes in their circumstances. In conclusion, the discussion is brought to bear on the study of stratification in large-scale industrial society generally.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1969/1973. Africa. Africa. University of California Press. 252p. Good paperback but text has tanned, minor red pen notations (not too bad.) 6/23.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Pages crisp and clean except for a prior owner's name on the first page; spine square and uncreased; soft cover is faded along the spine has shows some surface wear along the sides of the spine, chipping and shelf rubbing around outside edges and corners, and two short creases at the lower front, otherwise sound. 252pp. w/ index.…

Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

paperback. Condición: Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No DJ. Great book- ex library copy with writing on spine. Clean and tight with light wear at edges and corners. Shelf 1092- smoke free. PHOTOS POSTED WITH OUR BOOKS ARE STOCK AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT CONDITION OR EDITION OF BOOK OFFERED FOR SALE. WE DO NOT POST THE PHOTOS.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Hardcover in excellent, near-pristine condition: slight handling, slight edge foxing, owner's name inked on the front endpaper, otherwise unmarked. The dust jacket is fair with tears taped on the underside, and is presentable in a new, clear, removeable cover. 194 pages, followed by genealogy fold-out. [15oz]. Book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. First Edition. Cover is in excellent condition. DJ is clipped and suffers corner bumping (including related tearing at head of spine), rubbing/wear with age, and edge wear. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. 5th ptg. 252 pp. 5 3/8 x 8. Glossy orange wraps. No damage or markings noted.

Condición: Good. Later Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 257pp, An analysis of the process underlying the development of cultural mystique in the articulation of elite organization. Focuses on the political culture of the African country of Sierra Leone. No underlining or highlighting. Size: 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Good condition book with a tight binding and clean .

1974. Anthropological Theory. Association of Social Anthropologist #12. Tavistock. 391p. Very good cloth to good+, no dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Fading to spine.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1981. Hardcover. First Edition / full number line. As New book in a Fine jacket with the slightest edgewear. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 352 pages.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.