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The Character of Kingship by Declan Quigley (Paperback, 2005)

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Why has monarchy been such a prevalent institution throughout history and in such a diverse range of societies? Kingship is at the heart of both ritual and politics and has major implications for the theory of social and cultural anthropology. Yet despite the contemporary fascination with royalty, anthropologists have sorely neglected the subject in recent decades.This book combines a strong theoretical argument with a wealth of ethnography from kingships in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Quigley gives a timely and much-needed overview of the anthropology of kingship and a crucial reassessment of the contributions of Frazer and Hocart to debates about the nature and function of royal ritual. From diverse fieldwork sites a number of eminent anthropologists demonstrate how ritual and power intertwine to produce a series of variations around myth, tragedy and historical realities. Yet underneath this diversity two common themes invariably emerge: the attempt to portray kingship as timeless and perfect, and the dual nature of the king as sacred being and scapegoat.

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781845202910
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96595437

Product Key Features

Author
Declan Quigley
Publication Name
The Character of Kingship
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Anthropology
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
268 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm

Additional Product Features

Editor
Declan Quigley
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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