In this work Tim Ingold provides a persuasive new approach to the theory behind our perception of the world around us. The core of the argument is that where we refer to cultural variation we should be instead be talking about variation in skill. Neither genetically innate or culturally acquired, skills are incorporated into the human organism through practice and training in an environment.They are as much biological as cultural.

More than four hundred alphabetically arranged entries discuss various aspects of the conflict between science and religion.

Discussion of why black hermeneutics are important when interpreting scripturefrom a South African viewpoint.