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  • The mind of primitive man

    by Franz Boas ...
    In "The Mind of Primitive Man," Franz Boas offers a pioneering exploration of the psychological underpinnings of so-called "primitive" cultures. Through a comparative lens, Boas critiques prevailing theories of cultural evolution, positing that the minds of all humans, regardless of their societal context, operate on similar cognitive principles. His literary style is characterized by a meticulous ... Read more

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  • The Central Eskimo

    by Franz Boas ...
    "The Central Eskimo" by Franz Boas is a seminal work that explores the culture, social structure, and daily life of the Inuit people in the Arctic regions. Boas, often regarded as the father of American anthropology, conducted extensive fieldwork among the Eskimo communities, documenting their traditions, beliefs, and practices. His detailed observations provide invaluable insights into their ... Read more

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  • Anthropology and modern life

    by Franz Boas ...
    In Anthropology and Modern Life, Franz Boas brings anthropological inquiry to bear on the urgent social questions of the early twentieth century: race, heredity, nationalism, education, and the conditions of modern civilization. Written in a lucid, argumentative prose rather than in narrowly technical language, the book translates the findings of cultural anthropology into a humane critique of ... Read more

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  • Anthropology and modern life

    by Franz Boas ...
    Anthropology is often considered a collection of curious facts, telling about the peculiar appearance of exotic people and describing their strange customs and beliefs. It is looked at as an entertaining diversion, apparently without any bearing upon the conduct of life of civilized communities.This opinion is mistaken. More than that, I hope to demonstrate that a clear understanding of the ... Read more

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  • Tsimshian - An Illustrative Sketch

    by Franz Boas ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to the native American language, Tsimshian. This fascinating and detailed exploration of Tsimshian will appeal to anyone with an interest in the language and those that speak it, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Distribution of Language and Dialects', 'Phonetics', ... Read more

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  • Race, Language and Culture

    by Franz Boas ...
    This volume is a collection of the most important essays written by Franz Boas on the science of anthropology."Franz Boas is the father of American anthropology and one of the founders of the field of modern anthropology. The book, Race, Language, and Culture, is a collection of some of his most important essays."-- David Schneider, University of Chicago"An exceptional book. Exceptional because it ... Read more

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  • The Development of Folk-Tales and Myths

    by Franz Boas ...
    This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Development of Folk-Tales and Myths' is an anthropological work on the origins and progress of fiction. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at Kiel as ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Primitive Man

    by Franz Boas ...
    Proud of his wonderful achievements, civilized man looks down upon the humbler members of mankind. He has conquered the forces of nature and compelled them to serve him. He has transformed inhospitable forests into fertile fields. The mountain fastnesses are yielding their treasures to his demands. The fierce animals which are obstructing his progress are being exterminated, while others which are ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Primitive Man

    by Franz Boas ...
    FRANZ BOAS (1858-1942) has long been considered the father of modern American anthropology. He introduced the relativistic, culture-centered principles and methods of investigation that continue to dominate the field today. By attempting to fuse anthropology with political and social activism, he sought to insure that his scientific contributions had practical relevance to the complex and ... Read more

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  • Anthropology and Modern Life

    by Franz Boas ...
    Anthropology is often considered a collection of curious facts, telling about the peculiar appearance of exotic people and describing their strange customs and beliefs. It is looked at as an entertaining diversion, apparently without any bearing upon the conduct of life of civilized communities. This opinion is mistaken. More than that, I hope to demonstrate that a clear understanding of the ... Read more

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  • Race And Nationality

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Franz Boas ...
    Originally published in 1915, "Race And Nationality" by Franz Boas stands as a foundational text that fundamentally challenged the prevailing ideas of its time. Boas confronts the intertwined concepts of race and nationalism, dismantling their use as pillars of political theory and the construction of social and cultural identity. Though over a century old, this incisive analysis forges a critical ... Read more

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  • The Social Organization and the Secret Societies of the Kwakiutl Indians.

    by Franz Boas ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Replica of 1897 edition published in Washington.
 Elibron Classics. The Book is Anthropologist Franz Boas’ most important discussion of the Kwakiutl. He used the name Kwakiutl to refer to an ethno-linguistic group of 28 tribes. It came from the name of the tribe that Boas did most of his work with, the Kwagu’ł or Kwagyeulth, at Fort Rupert. The Kwakiutls participated in dances in which people ... Read more

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