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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... example , a real American Indian object ought to incorporate traditional designs and themes ; people who are actually Indians must manu- facture it in a traditional manner using traditional materials . These requirements may seem self ...
... example , a real American Indian object ought to incorporate traditional designs and themes ; people who are actually Indians must manu- facture it in a traditional manner using traditional materials . These requirements may seem self ...
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... example , a Baroque violin is structurally quite removed from our contemporary instru- ment , has a different sonority , and requires different playing techniques . Given these variations , how can we be sure that the sound coming from ...
... example , a Baroque violin is structurally quite removed from our contemporary instru- ment , has a different sonority , and requires different playing techniques . Given these variations , how can we be sure that the sound coming from ...
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... example , French cheeses are divided into complex categories and subcategories , each attached to specific regions and modes of traditional production . Most famous is Camembert , which is both a symbol of France and a runny cheese from ...
... example , French cheeses are divided into complex categories and subcategories , each attached to specific regions and modes of traditional production . Most famous is Camembert , which is both a symbol of France and a runny cheese from ...
Contents
Authenticity and Music | 25 |
Seeking Authenticity in Travel and Adventure | 39 |
The Commodification of Authenticity | 52 |
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