Symbolic Anthropology Studies in China
Abstract
As a crucial branch of cultural anthropology, symbolic anthropology holds significant importance for the discipline of anthropology. Symbols have long been analyzed at the philosophical level in the West, and later matured within the field of anthropology under the theoretical paradigms of Victor Turner and Clifford Geertz. In Chinese anthropological circles, symbolic anthropology has achieved considerable development while also facing numerous limitations. This paper aims to briefly review the development of symbolic anthropology and discuss the predicaments it confronts.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anthropological Studies and Insights
Arts and Performance Studies
Cultural and Mythological Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Arts Studies and Criticism
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 468–468
- Publication date
- 17 January 2026
- Language
- EN