In The Interpretation of Cultures, the most original anthropologist of his generation moved far beyond the traditional confines of his discipline to develop an important new concept of culture. The Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays Clifford Geertz Basic Books, 1973 Chapter I / Thick Description: Toward an Interpretive Theory of Culture I In her book, Philosophy in a New Key, Susanne … The book is structured around … Contents Preface PART I 4 Chapter 11 Thick Description: Toward an Interpretive vii Theory of Culture 3 PART II Chapter 21 The Impact of the Concept of Culture on the Concept of Man 33 Chapter 31 The Growth of Culture and the Evolution of Mind 55 PART III Chapter 41 Religion As a Cultural … The late Clifford Geertz was lauded for his 1973 anthropological volume, and I do not find this to be hype. This … Includes bibliographical references Thick description : toward an interpretive theory of culture -- The impact of the concept of culture on the concept of man -- The growth of culture and the evolution of mind -- Religion as a cultural … In The Interpretation of Cultures, the most original anthropologist of his generation moved far beyond the traditional confines of his discipline to develop an important new concept of culture… The Interpretation of Cultures is an academic classic.