Culture Cult

Explore the thought-provoking insights of Culture Cult by Roger Sandall, published by Taylor & Francis Inc in 2000. This compelling paperback spans 224 pages and offers an incisive critique of the contemporary yearning to "retreat from civilization." Sandall delves into historical perspectives, from Rousseau's concept of the Noble Savage to modern advocates of ethnicity, challenging the romanticized views of primitive societies.

Through a rigorous examination of social and cultural anthropology, this book invites readers to reconsider the implications of abandoning modernity in favor of a perceived simpler existence. Ideal for enthusiasts of anthropology, archaeology, and the history of ideas, Culture Cult is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of civilization and its discontents.