
Book Summary
A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been reconsidered for a modern audience. In it some of the more controversial passages were dropped, including Frazer's daring speculations on the Crucifixion of Christ. For the first time this one-volume edition restores Frazer's bolder theories and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes. With new, modern packaging this new edition is a valuable classic to add to your bookshelf.
Book Details
Book Name | The Golden Bough: A Study In Magic And Religion |
Author | James George Frazer, Robert Fraser |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, Usa (Apr 2009) |
ISBN | 9780199538829 |
Pages | 858 |
Language | English |
Price | 645 |