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The New Golden Bough by James George Frazer and Theodor H. Gaster, Editor β€ S. G. Phillips 1965
The New Golden Bough: A new abridgement of the classic work by James George Frazer and Theodor H. Gaster, Editor S. G. Phillips 1965 2nd Printing
Title: The New Golden Bough: A new abridgement of the classic work
Author: James George Frazer and Theodor H. Gaster, Editor
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: S. G. Phillips 1965
Edition: 2nd Printing
LCCN: 59-6125
Size: 6.25 X 9.5 X 2.25 * 738 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: A pioneer study in magic and religion that links the primitive concepts and modes of thought to the many institutions and folk customs they underlie, The Golden Bough was a milestone in the interpretation of man's cultural past. No other work in the field of anthropology contributed so much to the mental and artistic climate of our timesββwhat Freud did for the individual, Frazer did for civilization as a whole. Tracing the evolution of human behavior from the savage to the civilized through his studies of magic, taboos, sexual practices, superstition, and wizardry, and locating from these the basis and roots of contemporary social, scientific, and religious ideas, Frazer built a magnificent behavioral bridge from the past to the present.
This completely new, revised, one-volume abridgment prepared by an outstanding authority makes available a condensation of Frazer's entire work based on the original twelve volumes and the supplementary volume Aftermathββand preserves the original thesis, structure, and documentation while omitting those subsidiary and incidental elements which recent research has rendered obsolete or untenable. Holding to the eight divisions of the original, Dr. Gaster has divided them into sub-topics, and again into paragraphs numbered for easy cross-reference. In cases where modification of Frazer's views is required in the light of research into primary sources, Dr. Gaster has inserted short paragraphs alerting the reader to difficulties or objections, sometimes suggesting a different construction of the data. He has improved the internal order of the sub-topics, cut away excess verbiage, and included comprehensive notes not available before in earlier editions. Where he has cut, or condensed outdated material, new commentary and connective material have been added. Notes, a complete index, and the text proper are all carefully coordinated and a valuable synopsis, general preface, and substantial foreword analyzing Frazer's work and comparing it with this new abridgment are included.
THE NEW GOLDEN BOUGH gives the reader easy, logical access to one of the richest works of the human imagination, and restores it as a living, working classic and an indispensable reference work.
DR. THEODOR H. GASTER, author of many distinguished books and articles on religions and civilizations of the past, is a specialist in comparative religions, especially of the Near East, a folklorist of international reputation, and master of twenty- nine languages and dialects. His major work, Thespis, is a study of the ritual origins of the drama; he has also made a distinguished translation and appreciation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Gaster has been Chief of the Hebraic Section in the Library of Congress; Curator of the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Antiquities in the Wellcome Museum, London, and Fulbright Professor in History of Religions at the University of Rome. He is also one of the contributors to The Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
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Title: The New Golden Bough: A new abridgement of the classic work
Author: James George Frazer and Theodor H. Gaster, Editor
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: S. G. Phillips 1965
Edition: 2nd Printing
LCCN: 59-6125
Size: 6.25 X 9.5 X 2.25 * 738 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: A pioneer study in magic and religion that links the primitive concepts and modes of thought to the many institutions and folk customs they underlie, The Golden Bough was a milestone in the interpretation of man's cultural past. No other work in the field of anthropology contributed so much to the mental and artistic climate of our timesββwhat Freud did for the individual, Frazer did for civilization as a whole. Tracing the evolution of human behavior from the savage to the civilized through his studies of magic, taboos, sexual practices, superstition, and wizardry, and locating from these the basis and roots of contemporary social, scientific, and religious ideas, Frazer built a magnificent behavioral bridge from the past to the present.
This completely new, revised, one-volume abridgment prepared by an outstanding authority makes available a condensation of Frazer's entire work based on the original twelve volumes and the supplementary volume Aftermathββand preserves the original thesis, structure, and documentation while omitting those subsidiary and incidental elements which recent research has rendered obsolete or untenable. Holding to the eight divisions of the original, Dr. Gaster has divided them into sub-topics, and again into paragraphs numbered for easy cross-reference. In cases where modification of Frazer's views is required in the light of research into primary sources, Dr. Gaster has inserted short paragraphs alerting the reader to difficulties or objections, sometimes suggesting a different construction of the data. He has improved the internal order of the sub-topics, cut away excess verbiage, and included comprehensive notes not available before in earlier editions. Where he has cut, or condensed outdated material, new commentary and connective material have been added. Notes, a complete index, and the text proper are all carefully coordinated and a valuable synopsis, general preface, and substantial foreword analyzing Frazer's work and comparing it with this new abridgment are included.
THE NEW GOLDEN BOUGH gives the reader easy, logical access to one of the richest works of the human imagination, and restores it as a living, working classic and an indispensable reference work.
DR. THEODOR H. GASTER, author of many distinguished books and articles on religions and civilizations of the past, is a specialist in comparative religions, especially of the Near East, a folklorist of international reputation, and master of twenty- nine languages and dialects. His major work, Thespis, is a study of the ritual origins of the drama; he has also made a distinguished translation and appreciation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Gaster has been Chief of the Hebraic Section in the Library of Congress; Curator of the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Antiquities in the Wellcome Museum, London, and Fulbright Professor in History of Religions at the University of Rome. He is also one of the contributors to The Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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