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The Devil And Commodity Fetishism In South America
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In This Classic Book, Michael Taussig Explores The Social Significance Of The Devil In The Folklore Of Contemporary Plantation Workers And Miners In South America. Grounding His Analysis In Marxist Theory, Taussig Finds That The Fetishization Of Evil, In The Image Of The Devil, Mediates The Conflict Between Precapitalist And Capitalist Modes Of Objectifying The Human Condition. He Links Traditional Narratives Of The Devilpact, In Which The Soul Is Bartered For Illusory Or Transitory Power, With The Way In Which Production In Capitalist Economies Causes Workers To Become Alienated From The Commodities They Produce. A New Chapter For This Anniversary Edition Features A Discussion Of Walter Benjamin And Georges Bataille That Extends Taussig'S Ideas About The Devilpact Metaphor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Devil and Commodity Fetishism in South America'? A: The book explores the social significance of the devil in the folklore of contemporary plantation workers and miners in South America, linking it to Marxist theory and the conflict between precapitalist and capitalist modes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael T. Taussig.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition, which includes a new chapter.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What format is 'The Devil and Commodity Fetishism in South America' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: When was 'The Devil and Commodity Fetishism in South America' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2010.
- Q: What themes does Taussig discuss in the new chapter of this edition? A: The new chapter discusses the ideas of Walter Benjamin and Georges Bataille, extending Taussig's exploration of the devil-pact metaphor.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book's grounding in Marxist theory and its exploration of folklore makes it suitable for academic study, particularly in fields such as anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature includes a comprehensive analysis of the devil's role in South American folklore and its implications for understanding economic and social conditions.