Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo
Describe symbolism in Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo by Mary Douglas

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In Chapter Two, Douglas tells us that using certain ways of handling food and dirty things is part of symbolic meanings conveyed through customs. These meanings may be dictated by health concerns, but essentially are based on tradition involved in medical materialism.
Purity and Danger: An Analysis of Concepts of Pollution and Taboo