The Self-Made Anthropologist: A Life Of A P Elkin

The Self-Made Anthropologist: A Life Of A P Elkin

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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: Tigger Wise
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Minor stains on prelims.

This compelling biography, The Self-Made Anthropologist: A Life Of A P Elkin, chronicles the extraordinary career of A. P. Elkin, a pivotal figure in Australian anthropology. It uncovers his unconventional path to academic prominence and details his significant contributions to the understanding of Indigenous cultures. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a scholar whose dedication shaped the discipline. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs inherent in forging a unique intellectual legacy. This insightful work argues for the enduring relevance of Elkin's pioneering research and his lasting impact on the field.

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Description

Author: Tigger Wise
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Minor stains on prelims.

This compelling biography, The Self-Made Anthropologist: A Life Of A P Elkin, chronicles the extraordinary career of A. P. Elkin, a pivotal figure in Australian anthropology. It uncovers his unconventional path to academic prominence and details his significant contributions to the understanding of Indigenous cultures. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a scholar whose dedication shaped the discipline. It illustrates the challenges and triumphs inherent in forging a unique intellectual legacy. This insightful work argues for the enduring relevance of Elkin's pioneering research and his lasting impact on the field.