The Rites of Passage
Van Gennep was the first observer of human behaviour to note that the ritual ceremonies that accompany the landmarks of human life differ only in detail from one culture to another, and that they are in essence universal.
Originally published in English in 1960. This edition reprints the paperback edition of 1977.
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Review: The Rites of PassageUser Review - Kevin - Goodreads
a nice advancement of durkheim's concepts as they pertain to ritual. van gennep's analysis and discussion make space of multiple groups within multiple societies and introduce us to the concept of liminality. Read full review
Review: The Rites of PassageUser Review - Jonathan - Goodreads
Man, what would my dissertation be without this book, I even stole from the title. Read full review