Tapojen historiaa : Kuusi akadeemista esitelmää by Edward Westermarck
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"Tapojen historiaa: Kuusi akadeemista esitelmää" by Edvard Westermarck is a collection of academic lectures written in the early 20th century. The work explores the history and significance of social customs across various cultural contexts, particularly focusing on the roles of men and women, family dynamics, and broader societal norms. Through this examination, Westermarck seeks to illuminate the roots of human behavior and civilization. The opening of this work introduces the author's intention
to delve into significant aspects of social customs, specifically the status of women in early cultures. Westermarck outlines his method of inquiry, emphasizing the importance of understanding customs as both habitual actions and codes of conduct that shape societal expectations. He discusses the complexities inherent in the roles assigned to men and women, touching on various forms of familial relationships, societal obligations, and their influences. This portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how customs are not only remnants of primitive societies but also continue to affect social interactions and values in contemporary cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Westermarck, Edward, 1862-1939 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Uniform Title | Ur sedernas historia. Finnish |
| Title | Tapojen historiaa : Kuusi akadeemista esitelmää |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1913. |
| Contents | Johdanto: Naisen asema kulttuurin ala-asteilla -- Vanhemmat ja lapset -- Velvollisuudet lähimäistä kohtaan -- Muukalaisen asema -- Elävien ja kuolleiden suhde -- Uskonto ja magia. |
| Credits | Jari Koivisto |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 27.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Ethics |
| Subject | Anthropology |
| Subject | Ethics -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75091 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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