Machine derived contents note: List of figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I. Interpersonal Communication: 1. Interpersonal versus non-interpersonal transaction; 2. Written bureaucratic communication; 3. Etiquette and control; Part II. Codes: 4. Divination; 5. Open and closed practices; Part III. Politics: 6. Ritual and political authorities; 7. Ritual as a learning game; Conclusions and further questions; Notes; Bibliography; Character list; Index
