Introduction

Kalpana Ram, Tord Larsen, Michael Blim, Theodore Porter, Nigel Rapport

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    Abstract

    The book explores the process whereby sensory and social practice become objects of thought and imagination. It shows the effects and limits of standardising programs in economic, social policy, population models, music, and social science.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationObjects and standards
    Subtitle of host publicationon the limitations and the effects of a ritualistic fixing and measuring life
    EditorsTord Larsen, Michael Blim, Theodore Porter, Kalpana Ram, Nigel Rapport
    Place of PublicationDurham
    PublisherCarolina Academic Press
    ISBN (Print)9781531018955
    Publication statusAccepted/In press - Jun 2020

    Publication series

    NameRitual studies monograph series
    PublisherCarolina Academic Press

    Keywords

    • standardisation
    • ritualisation
    • objectification
    • sacralising

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