The Mind Of Primitive Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Franz Boas
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 1946
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards. Frayed and dull spine. Bumping on corners. Light stain on book block. Clean text.
The seminal work The Mind of Primitive Man presents a groundbreaking argument in the field of anthropology, challenging the prevailing scientific racism of its era. This influential text illustrates how cultural and environmental factors, rather than inherent racial traits, shape human societies and individual capabilities. The author meticulously details extensive research, which uncovers the complexities of human diversity and argues for a more nuanced understanding of cultural development. The volume instructs readers on the importance of cultural relativism, making it a cornerstone of modern anthropological thought.
Author: Franz Boas
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 1946
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards. Frayed and dull spine. Bumping on corners. Light stain on book block. Clean text.
The seminal work The Mind of Primitive Man presents a groundbreaking argument in the field of anthropology, challenging the prevailing scientific racism of its era. This influential text illustrates how cultural and environmental factors, rather than inherent racial traits, shape human societies and individual capabilities. The author meticulously details extensive research, which uncovers the complexities of human diversity and argues for a more nuanced understanding of cultural development. The volume instructs readers on the importance of cultural relativism, making it a cornerstone of modern anthropological thought.