Rob - Customs & Traditions 1

Fashion thrives on fame and success, capitalism and culture. But beneath the luster and hype, fashion is also inevitably about failure – an essential part of its history and evolution. In his contri……続きを見る

Pese a su corta vida, Robert Hertz (1881-1915), discípulo de Émile Durkheim y Marcel Mauss, ha pasado a la historia como uno de los científicos sociales contemporáneos más relevantes. Este volumen r……続きを見る

Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examples, details how ritual works on the human body and brain to produce its often……続きを見る

"Goodbye to All That" is a powerful memoir written by Robert Graves, reflecting on his experiences during World War I. The book offers a candid and deeply personal account of the horrors of war and ……続きを見る

A book that vigorously defends heroin users and sex workers? In You Will Die: The Burden of Modern Taboos Robert Arthur does that and more to demonstrate that taboos are not relics of primitive soci……続きを見る

Well-known journalist and presenter Mike McRoberts opens up about his experiences of reconnection to te ao Maori and learning te reo, and encourages others to do the same. 'Mike has bravely given vo……続きを見る

First published in 1904, "Fetichism in West Africa" (full name: "Fetichism in West Africa: Forty Years' Observation of Native Customs and Superstitions") is a book by missionary Reverend Robert Hami……続きを見る

"Traditions of Lancashire Vol. 1" is a fascinating paintings authored by means of John Roby within the early nineteenth century. This book is the first extent of a -part collection that delves into ……続きを見る

"Traditions of Lancashire Vol. 2" is a continuation of the captivating work authored through John Roby in the early nineteenth century. In this second quantity of the collection, Roby delves similar……続きを見る

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHORS OF FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS AND THE ORION MYSTERY 'An exciting book . . . deservedly a bestseller' SPECTATOR ___________________________________________ In Keeper of Gen……続きを見る

»Die Komödie handelt vom Gelingen des Großartigen.« Robert Pfaller Lachen, Humor, Komik: Das scheint nur dem Menschen eigen. So eigen, dass er daraus eine Kunstform machte – die Komödie. Doch was br……続きを見る

This early work Arthur Robinson Wright was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Arthur Robinson Wright was born in t……続きを見る

This book is a compilation of 13 articles about American society. They were written from Dec. 2022 to November 2023 and published on my website. The subject matter is mostly a critical analysis of o……続きを見る

Singen, Tanzen, Reden, Rasen – und Karneval feiern? Die simple Erkenntnis lautet: Was wir tun, wenn wir Alkohol getrunken haben, ist alles eine Frage der Kultur. Aus eigener Erfahrung glauben wir zu……続きを見る

En una época de prisas, el éxito de los aforismos tal vez radique en su brevedad. Las refexiones de este libro ー sobre la costumbre del oporto en Oxford, la manía de los planes estratégicos o l……続きを見る

Terence Donovan (1936-1996) was one of the foremost photographers of his generation, with a career spanning almost 40 years. He came to prominence in London as part of a post-war renaissance in art,……続きを見る

"Perpetuating Inequality" delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of the Indian caste system, exploring its historical roots, its endurance in modern society, and the profound impact i……続きを見る

Examines the ways our conceptions of Asian American food have been shaped Chop suey. Sushi. Curry. Adobo. Kimchi. The deep associations Asians in the United States have with food have become ingrain……続きを見る

Tales of the Tea Trade looks at the world of tea from a completely new perspective. Taking the reader on a fascinating journey directly into the lives of those who plant, pluck and process tea; goin……続きを見る

A fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the geography, culture, and history of wine that identifies the significance of this simple beverage throughout human history and today. Wine was one ……続きを見る

What does it mean to be white in a society that proclaims race meaningless, yet is deeply divided by race? In the face of pervasive racial inequality and segregation, most white people cannot answer……続きを見る

'It’s Ganni’s journey from cult Scandi favourite to a leader in the sustainability space' Emily Chan, Vogue This book is about what happened when a business leader decided not to bury his head in th……続きを見る

The beautiful county of Yorkshire is the largest in England, and yet still possesses a strong and cohesive regional identity. Built on centuries of shared tradition, a characteristic body of folklor……続きを見る

ONE OF FOUR FOUR TWO MAGAZINE'S '50 FOOTBALL BOOKS YOU MUST READ' **'A great book' – Henry Winter 'A lovely read, the kind in which you constantly annoy people by reading the funny bits out loud' – ……続きを見る

First published in 1981, In A Glamourous Fashion is not only a fascinating look at film fashion portraying the glamour and glitter of Hollywood’s heyday; but is also an invaluable reference source f……続きを見る

Gli scacchi sono un gioco millenario, un contenitore di simboli, significati, aneddoti storici e sociali che ha attraversato i secoli e le civiltà. Una raccolta di segni e usi perduti sui quali, sco……続きを見る

L’ultima cena, ma anche le ultime cene popolari di pievi e chiesette dove compaiono strani cibi dimenticati. Cene poetiche, surrealiste, aristocratiche e capitaliste. Banchetti elettorali e pranzi s……続きを見る

An essential guide to modern manners, this enlightening and useful book strikes a balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and today's anything-goes school of thought. It is packed with ……続きを見る

Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examples, details how ritual works on the human body and brain to produce its often……続きを見る

"Robinson, a historian with the South Dakota Historical Society, collected data for a history of the Lakota not long after the Wounded Knee massacre." -From Fort Laramie to Wounded Knee (1997) "Well……続きを見る