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Exploring the interconnected themes of myth, orality, and literacy, the work of Jack Goody delves into the profound impact these elements have on culture and society. As a distinguished anthropologist, Goody examines how oral traditions shape narratives and knowledge transmission, contrasting them with the written word's influence. His insights offer a compelling analysis of the evolution of communication and its implications for understanding human history and cultural identity.
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Myth, Ritual and the Oral, Jack Goody
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- 2010
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- Title
- Myth, Ritual and the Oral
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Goody
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9780521763011
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the interconnected themes of myth, orality, and literacy, the work of Jack Goody delves into the profound impact these elements have on culture and society. As a distinguished anthropologist, Goody examines how oral traditions shape narratives and knowledge transmission, contrasting them with the written word's influence. His insights offer a compelling analysis of the evolution of communication and its implications for understanding human history and cultural identity.