Hugh Firth,Loulou Brown
Love, Loyalty and Deceit: Rosemary Firth, a Life in the Shadow of Two Eminent Men
Love, Loyalty and Deceit: Rosemary Firth, a Life in the Shadow of Two Eminent Men
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The book explores the lives of renowned anthropologists Rosemary and Raymond Firth, revealing their hidden love, personal struggles, and the tragic disappearance of a close friend. It also delves into their influential circle of social anthropologists in Britain and their contributions to the field.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Berghahn Books
This captivating tale,part love story,part biography,part social history,unveils the untold secrets of a close-knit circle of renowned anthropologists in Britain during the 1930s,through the Second World War,and into the late 1900s. Written by Rosemary and Raymond Firth's son,and the daughter of Celia and Edmund Leach,the man Rosemary loved all her life,this captivating narrative blends elements of love,biography,and social history. It sheds light on the early influences,insecurities,flaws,struggles,and achievements of this influential group of social anthropologists in Britain. It is a story of passion and commitment,but also of deceit and betrayal,including the mysterious disappearance,death,and alleged murder of a dear friend. Moreover,it delves into Rosemary's personal journey of emotional and intellectual independence,navigating societal expectations of women and grappling with her own guilt,loss,and self-doubt.
In the Prologue, Rosemary's love for many individuals took diverse forms, yet she held a profound devotion to two men in particular throughout much of her life. One was her husband, Raymond Firth, whom some regard as one of the founding fathers of social anthropology. However, she also maintained a deep affection for her first love, Edmund Leach, who later emerged as the public intellectual face of social anthropology in the later 1960s. Both individually and together, they played a significant role in shaping the evolving nature of this discipline during the early mid-twentieth century.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800739765
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