Gone Primitive: Savage Intellects, Modern Lives

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pp. 328, black and white illustrations and photographs throughout. “In this acclaimed book, Marianna Torgovnick explores the obsessions, fears, and longings that have produced Western views of the primitive. Crossing an extraordinary range of fields (anthropology, psychology, literature, art, and popular culture), ‘Gone Primitive’ will engage not just specialists but anyone who has ever worn Native American jewelry, thrilled to Indiana Jones, or considered buying an African mask.”

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Book Information

ISBN 0226808327
ISBN13 9780226808321
Number of pages 328
Original Title Gone Primitive: Savage Intellects, Modern Lives
Published Date 1990
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Chicago
Edition First edition
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pp. 328, black and white illustrations and photographs throughout. “In this acclaimed book, Marianna Torgovnick explores the obsessions, fears, and longings that have produced Western views of the primitive. Crossing an extraordinary range of fields (anthropology, psychology, literature, art, and popular culture), ‘Gone Primitive’ will engage not just specialists but anyone who has ever worn Native American jewelry, thrilled to Indiana Jones, or considered buying an African mask.”

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Weight 0.85 kg