Culture and Experience

By A. Irving Hallowell

Book Overview

Culture And Experience is a book written by Alfred Irving Hallowell that explores the relationship between culture and human experience. The author, who was a prominent anthropologist, argues that culture shapes our perception of the world and influences our behavior and actions. The book is divided into three parts: the first part provides an overview of the concept of culture and its importance in understanding human behavior; the second part examines the relationship between culture and personality, focusing on the ways in which culture shapes our self-concept and identity; finally, the third part explores the role of culture in shaping our experiences of the world, including our perceptions of time, space, and the natural environment. Throughout the book, Hallowell draws on examples from a variety of cultures to illustrate his points, and he provides a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of the complex interplay between culture and human experience. Overall, Culture And Experience is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ways in which culture shapes our lives.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258267896
• ISBN13: 9781258267896
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"