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In Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight, Clifford Geertz writes of what he has learned of the Balinese culture through studying cockfights. ... Each section and how it is written shows Geertz dedication and understanding of the Balinese culture and how important a simple cockfight is to its society. ...
The first section "The Raid" Geertz describes how at first the Balinese villagers completely ignored him and didnt even acknowledge his existence, stating that they "seem to look right through us." (p 305) It was not until Geertz attended a cockfight that he earned respect from them. ... " (p 308) Geertz’ expertise in the field of anthropology is shown in this section through his dedication of getting a true account of what the Balinese villagers go through.
Approximate Word count = 599
Approximate Pages = 2.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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