Publisher's Synopsis
Totemism and Exogamy: A Treatise on Certain Early Forms of Superstition and Society V3 is a comprehensive study by James G. Frazer on the early forms of human society and superstition. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on totemism, the belief in a sacred relationship between a group of people and a particular animal, plant, or object. Frazer examines the origins and development of totemism, its various forms and practices, and its significance in different cultures around the world.The second part of the book deals with exogamy, the practice of marrying outside one's own social or cultural group. Frazer explores the origins and evolution of exogamy, the various rules and customs associated with it, and its role in the formation and maintenance of social structures in different societies.Throughout the book, Frazer draws on a wide range of anthropological, historical, and ethnographic sources to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of these early forms of human society and superstition. Totemism and Exogamy: A Treatise on Certain Early Forms of Superstition and Society V3 is an important work in the field of anthropology and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of human culture.In Four Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
