Totem and taboo : Resemblances between the psychic lives of savages and…
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Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939
English
"Totem and Taboo: Resemblances between the psychic lives of savages and..." by Sigmund Freud is a collection of four essays published in 1913. Freud applies psychoanalytic concepts to anthropology, archaeology, and religion, drawing controversial parallels between primitive societies and neurotic patients. Through examining incest taboos, totemism,...
of human society and religious guilt, though its conclusions remain hotly debated among anthropologists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Thomas
5 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the attention to hisorical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. One of the best books I've read this year.
Matthew Moore
3 months agoAs an avid reader, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.
Michelle Perez
1 week agoThis immediately felt different because the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
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Kevin Davis
3 months agoHonestly, the style is confident yet approachable. I’d rate this hgiher if I could.