total culture

Scope Note

Summary statements on the total culture as analyzed, interpreted, or described. The 18* categories are intended to include descriptive and interpretive materials which pertain to the entire culture or which override a number of more specific categories. Consequently much of the material pertinent to the individual topics below will be found only under other headings.

Identifier

Narrower Terms

• 181 ethos
• 182 functional/adaptational interpretations
• 183 norms
• 184 cultural participation
• 185 cultural goals
• 186 cultural identity and pride