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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Page 40
... look like that . " They are also impressed and awed by the apparent naturalness of Kombai who glide soundlessly through the jungle and look at the tourists " with the pity that the naked feel for the clothed . " Despite their bad teeth ...
... look like that . " They are also impressed and awed by the apparent naturalness of Kombai who glide soundlessly through the jungle and look at the tourists " with the pity that the naked feel for the clothed . " Despite their bad teeth ...
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... look credible to modern visitors , or a site that would actually appear as it did in 1830. Pursuing what Bruner calls immaculate authenticity would mean no modern plumbing , no paved roads , and no security system . In the name of ...
... look credible to modern visitors , or a site that would actually appear as it did in 1830. Pursuing what Bruner calls immaculate authenticity would mean no modern plumbing , no paved roads , and no security system . In the name of ...
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... look like spontaneous flea markets , with enormous ranges of products open for inspection by shoppers who enjoyed seeking out and discovering for themselves that special something which cried out " that's me . " For example , Estée ...
... look like spontaneous flea markets , with enormous ranges of products open for inspection by shoppers who enjoyed seeking out and discovering for themselves that special something which cried out " that's me . " For example , Estée ...
Contents
Authenticity and Music | 25 |
Seeking Authenticity in Travel and Adventure | 39 |
The Commodification of Authenticity | 52 |
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