ANT208H5 Lecture 2: Theory and Method in the Study of Popular Culture
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Theory and method in the study of popular culture. The concept of culture: tylor"s de nition (1871)- that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. , four parts to the de nition. 3- acquired by man (it is learned not in the genetics, dna code)] 4- member of society: william haviland. De nitions states that culture is a guide to action. Culture is a guide for interpreting these action. Definition= culture is not only observable behaviour but, the shared ideals, values, and beliefs that people use to interpret experience and generate behaviour and that are re ected by their behaviour. 2 components to the de nition: 1- it is observable behaviour, 2- you cannot observe ideals and values directly. These can only be observed by inferences.
