“Believing, with Max Weber, that man is an animal suspended in webs of significance he himself has spun, I take culture to be those webs, and the analysis of it to be therefore not an experimental science in search of law but an interpretive one in search of meaning.”
Quote by Clifford Geertz
Work
The Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of seminal essays that delve into the intricacies of cultural analysis, examining the ways in which anthropology contributes to the comprehension of various cultures across the globe. more
Author
Clifford Geertz
Clifford Geertz, born on August 23, 1926 in the United States, was a renowned American anthropologist. His research focused on the field of cultural anthropology, particularly known for his in-depth studies of Java, Indonesia. Geertz's work has had a profound impact on cultural studies and social theory. more
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