Culture and AuthenticityWiley, 2008 - 176 pages Authenticity is taken-for-granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. In Culture and Authenticity, Charles Lindholm calls upon anthropological case studies from different cultures, historical material, and comparative philosophy, to explore how notions of authenticity develop, what forms it takes, and how it changes over time.
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... course , this division is hardly absolute , and in fact both individual and group continuously intertwine and influence one another . But before beginning the exploration of the manifestations of authenticity , let me set the stage with ...
... course , this division is hardly absolute , and in fact both individual and group continuously intertwine and influence one another . But before beginning the exploration of the manifestations of authenticity , let me set the stage with ...
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... course , it had long been recognized that a testa- ment to the value of products by a trusted individual was a route to higher sales . If the person testifying was believed to be stating her sincere preferences , her word was trusted ...
... course , it had long been recognized that a testa- ment to the value of products by a trusted individual was a route to higher sales . If the person testifying was believed to be stating her sincere preferences , her word was trusted ...
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... course in different ways and at different rates according to numerous factors , not least of which are the relative degrees of autonomy and maneuverability available to people , and the degrees to which they are dependent upon the wills ...
... course in different ways and at different rates according to numerous factors , not least of which are the relative degrees of autonomy and maneuverability available to people , and the degrees to which they are dependent upon the wills ...
Contents
Authenticity and Music | 25 |
Seeking Authenticity in Travel and Adventure | 39 |
The Commodification of Authenticity | 52 |
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