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The Mind Of Primitive Man - Softcover

Boas, Franz

 
9781406737639: The Mind Of Primitive Man
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1406737631 ISBN 13: 9781406737639
Publisher: Read Books, 2007

Synopsis

“The Mind of Primitive Man” is a treatise written by Franz Boas and first published in 1911. It is a comprehensive analysis of the concept of primitive culture, and challenged popular racist claims relating to and intellect. Franz Uri Boas (1858–1942) was a German-American anthropologist, widely hailed as the "Father of American Anthropology”. This volume will be of utility to students of anthropology, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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About the Author

Franz Boas (born July 9, 1858, died December 21, 1942) was a German-American anthropologist and a pioneer of modern anthropology who has been called the "Father of American Anthropology."

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Publisher
Read Books
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1406737631
ISBN 13 
9781406737639
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
296