What inspired Clifford Geertz to focus on thick description as a method?
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The Interpretation of Cultures

The Interpretation of Cultures
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What inspired Clifford Geertz to focus on thick description as a method?
Did anyone else find Geertz's examples of cultural symbols more enlightening than the theories?
How do you think Geertz's ideas about symbols and interpretation hold up in today's digital age?