On 30 October 2006, Clifford Geertz died at the age of 80. Known among social scientists primarily for his coining of the term “thick description” and his related understanding of culture as “webs... Show moreOn 30 October 2006, Clifford Geertz died at the age of 80. Known among social scientists primarily for his coining of the term “thick description” and his related understanding of culture as “webs of significance,” Geertz also contributed significantly to the study of Islam. In this contribution, Peter van der Veer draws upon personal experiences to contextualize the legacy of this eminent anthropologist. Show less
