The Invention of Culture

Roy Wagner - 2016

Overview

Roy Wagner's seminal 1975 work, "The Invention of Culture," remains a significant contribution to anthropology. Wagner proposes that culture emerges from the dynamic interplay between individuals and their social environments. His analysis centers on the relationships between invention and convention, innovation and control, and meaning and context.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of anthropology.
• Readers interested in theories of culture and creativity.
• Those exploring the relationship between individual agency and social structures.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published by Wiley
• 208 pages
• ISBN: 9780226423289
• Published in 2016