Culture and Authenticity

Culture and Authenticity
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 192
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Book Synopsis Culture and Authenticity by : Charles Lindholm

Download or read book Culture and Authenticity written by Charles Lindholm and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authenticity is taken for granted as an absolute value in contemporary life. We speak of authentic art, music, food, dance, and people. Authenticity, in its many guises, offers seekers a sense of belonging, connection and solidity. This work argues that the pervasive desire for authenticity is a consequence of a modern loss of faith and meaning.


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