Smelser, University Professor of Sociology Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley The result is an exceptional book, doing full justice to Geertz and furthering his labors." - Neil J. Congratulations to the editors for doing just that - bringing together the best and most diverse set of minds to assess this monumental figure in twentieth-century intellectual life. "The oeuvre of Clifford Geertz is like a rare gem, demanding examination of its endless facets to appreciate its profundity and radiating influence. This volume views Geertz's work from different countries and disciplines and explores its ambiguities and inconsistencies, while also emphasizing that much remains to be learned from it." - Peter Burke, Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge "Interpreting Clifford Geertz is a rich, many-sided, and illuminating collection of essays.
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