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homology
IAN H. BIRCHALL
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A term used by G oldmann in the context of his G enetic structuralism . It indicates a similarity of structure betweensocial and cultural phenomena of different orders, despite outward appearances. Thus Goldmann suggests homology between a fairy tale and the experience of a social group, or between the novel and a society based on exchange value. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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