The Native Tribes Of Central Australia
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: Baldwin Spencer, M.A. And F. J. Gillen
Binding: Paperback
Published: Dover Publications, Inc., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Fold-out map intact.
The seminal work The Native Tribes Of Central Australia presents a foundational ethnographic study of the indigenous peoples inhabiting the heart of the continent. This volume chronicles their intricate social structures, spiritual beliefs, and daily customs with meticulous detail. Spencer and Gillen, pioneering anthropologists, meticulously documented rituals, kinship systems, and oral traditions, offering an unparalleled window into a rich cultural heritage. The text illustrates the profound complexity of these societies, providing invaluable insights for scholars and enthusiasts of anthropology alike. It stands as a testament to early anthropological fieldwork, preserving vital knowledge for future generations.
Author: Baldwin Spencer, M.A. And F. J. Gillen
Binding: Paperback
Published: Dover Publications, Inc., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Fold-out map intact.
The seminal work The Native Tribes Of Central Australia presents a foundational ethnographic study of the indigenous peoples inhabiting the heart of the continent. This volume chronicles their intricate social structures, spiritual beliefs, and daily customs with meticulous detail. Spencer and Gillen, pioneering anthropologists, meticulously documented rituals, kinship systems, and oral traditions, offering an unparalleled window into a rich cultural heritage. The text illustrates the profound complexity of these societies, providing invaluable insights for scholars and enthusiasts of anthropology alike. It stands as a testament to early anthropological fieldwork, preserving vital knowledge for future generations.