The Interpretation of Cultures

The Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays is a book written by American anthropologist Clifford Geertz. It is considered a seminal work in anthropology, as it proposes new ways to look at and study cultures. The book was listed in the Times Literary Supplement as one of the 100 most important publications since World War Two.

The book was published in 1973 by Basic Books. It is 470 pages.