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Theories of Mythology

Csapo Eric
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780631232483
Publisert
2004-11-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley-Blackwell
Vekt
544 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
154 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Csapo Eric

Biographical note

Eric Csapo is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on ancient Greek drama, theatre, myth, religion, and society, including The Context of Ancient Drama (co-authored, 1995).

Theories of Mythology

Csapo Eric
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk
Csapo Eric
Heftet / 2004 / Engelsk
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"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind - and the most useful." <i>Robert L. Fowler, University of Bristol</i><br /> <p>"An integrated, historical, broad-based, wide-ranging general study of the interpretation of myth that covers all the major schools and shows how they relate to one another, grow out of one another and are still interesting today. He enlightens his deep understanding with wit and delight and a clear, lucent style. A superb achievement." <i>Barry Powell, University of Wisconsin-Madison</i><br /> </p> <p>"What Csapo has done is lucid, illuminating, refreshing and extremely informative. I recommend it to anyone looking for an intellectually engaging overview of theories of interpretation of myth." <i>University of Toronto Quarterly</i><br /> </p> <p>"It should certainly be in all academic libraries." <i>Journal of Classics Teaching</i><br /> </p> <p>"It is a pity that J.G. Frazer appropriated the title "The Golden Bough". This image is far better suited to Csapo's luminous guide through a forest difficult to see for the trees." <i>Phoenix</i></p>

Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative. Both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth. Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day. Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis. Supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method. Features detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.
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* Both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how--to' guide to interpreting myth. * Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day. * Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.
Les mer
List of Figures. Preface. 1. Introducing “Myth”. 2. Comparative Approaches:. The Rise of the Comparative Method. Max Müller and Solar Mythology. James Frazer. The World According to Frazer: Problems and Presuppositions. The Urmyth: A Study in and of Comparison. Comparison of the Greek and Hittite Myths of the Divine Succession. 3. Psychology:. Freud and the Discovery of the Unconscious. Psychoanalysis to Myth Analysis. Freud and Anthropology. Freud in his Social and Theoretical Context. 4. Ritual Theories:. Social Anthropology. Jane Harrison and Ritualism. Walter Burkert and Biosociology. Burkert’s Homo Necans. 5. Structuralism:. Saussure and Structural Linguistics. Syntagmatic Structuralism. A Critique of Syntagmatic Structuralism. Paradigmatic Structuralism. Mediation. Total Structure. Totalizing Structure. 6. Social Ideologies:. Structure and Ideology. Poststructualisms, Postmodernism, and Ideology. Decrypting Ideology. An Ideological Analysis of the Myth of Heracles. Epilogue. A Little Further Reading. Bibliography. Index
Les mer
"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind—and the most useful." R. L. Fowler, University of Bristol Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical "how-to" guide to interpreting myth. The book offers a critical introduction to the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day, covering comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories, structuralism, and ideological analysis. A clear and accessible exposition of the founding theorists and their scienti???c, intellectual, and social contexts is combined with an analysis of each method's assumptions, goals, characteristic procedures, and relative strengths. Featuring sample readings of familiar myths, the book supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.
Les mer
Preface. 1. Introducing ?Myth?. 2. Comparative Approaches. 3. Psychology. 4. Ritual Theories. 5. Structuralism. 6. Social Ideologies. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index

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"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind - and the most useful." <i>Robert L. Fowler, University of Bristol</i><br /> <p>"An integrated, historical, broad-based, wide-ranging general study of the interpretation of myth that covers all the major schools and shows how they relate to one another, grow out of one another and are still interesting today. He enlightens his deep understanding with wit and delight and a clear, lucent style. A superb achievement." <i>Barry Powell, University of Wisconsin-Madison</i><br /> </p> <p>"What Csapo has done is lucid, illuminating, refreshing and extremely informative. I recommend it to anyone looking for an intellectually engaging overview of theories of interpretation of myth." <i>University of Toronto Quarterly</i><br /> </p> <p>"It should certainly be in all academic libraries." <i>Journal of Classics Teaching</i><br /> </p> <p>"It is a pity that J.G. Frazer appropriated the title "The Golden Bough". This image is far better suited to Csapo's luminous guide through a forest difficult to see for the trees." <i>Phoenix</i></p>

Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative. Both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth. Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day. Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis. Supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method. Features detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.
Les mer
* Both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how--to' guide to interpreting myth. * Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day. * Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.
Les mer
List of Figures. Preface. 1. Introducing “Myth”. 2. Comparative Approaches:. The Rise of the Comparative Method. Max Müller and Solar Mythology. James Frazer. The World According to Frazer: Problems and Presuppositions. The Urmyth: A Study in and of Comparison. Comparison of the Greek and Hittite Myths of the Divine Succession. 3. Psychology:. Freud and the Discovery of the Unconscious. Psychoanalysis to Myth Analysis. Freud and Anthropology. Freud in his Social and Theoretical Context. 4. Ritual Theories:. Social Anthropology. Jane Harrison and Ritualism. Walter Burkert and Biosociology. Burkert’s Homo Necans. 5. Structuralism:. Saussure and Structural Linguistics. Syntagmatic Structuralism. A Critique of Syntagmatic Structuralism. Paradigmatic Structuralism. Mediation. Total Structure. Totalizing Structure. 6. Social Ideologies:. Structure and Ideology. Poststructualisms, Postmodernism, and Ideology. Decrypting Ideology. An Ideological Analysis of the Myth of Heracles. Epilogue. A Little Further Reading. Bibliography. Index
Les mer
"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind—and the most useful." R. L. Fowler, University of Bristol Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical "how-to" guide to interpreting myth. The book offers a critical introduction to the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day, covering comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories, structuralism, and ideological analysis. A clear and accessible exposition of the founding theorists and their scienti???c, intellectual, and social contexts is combined with an analysis of each method's assumptions, goals, characteristic procedures, and relative strengths. Featuring sample readings of familiar myths, the book supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.
Les mer
Preface. 1. Introducing ?Myth?. 2. Comparative Approaches. 3. Psychology. 4. Ritual Theories. 5. Structuralism. 6. Social Ideologies. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780631232483
Publisert
2004-11-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley-Blackwell
Vekt
544 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
154 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Csapo Eric

Biographical note

Eric Csapo is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on ancient Greek drama, theatre, myth, religion, and society, including The Context of Ancient Drama (co-authored, 1995).

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