Adolf Bastian And The Psychic Unity Of Mankind: The Foundations Of Anthropology In Nineteenth Century Germany
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: Klaus-Peter Koepping
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine slightly discoloured from age, minor chips to edges of DJ.
Klaus-Peter Koepping's Adolf Bastian And The Psychic Unity Of Mankind: The Foundations Of Anthropology In Nineteenth Century Germany chronicles the intellectual contributions of a pivotal figure in the development of anthropology. This scholarly work uncovers Bastian's groundbreaking concept of the 'psychic unity of mankind,' a theory that profoundly shaped early anthropological thought. It meticulously details the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the discipline within the vibrant intellectual landscape of 19th-century Germany. Koepping presents a comprehensive analysis of Bastian's methodologies and their lasting impact on the study of human culture and society. The text argues for Bastian's enduring relevance, illustrating how his ideas laid essential groundwork for modern anthropological inquiry.
Author: Klaus-Peter Koepping
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine slightly discoloured from age, minor chips to edges of DJ.
Klaus-Peter Koepping's Adolf Bastian And The Psychic Unity Of Mankind: The Foundations Of Anthropology In Nineteenth Century Germany chronicles the intellectual contributions of a pivotal figure in the development of anthropology. This scholarly work uncovers Bastian's groundbreaking concept of the 'psychic unity of mankind,' a theory that profoundly shaped early anthropological thought. It meticulously details the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the discipline within the vibrant intellectual landscape of 19th-century Germany. Koepping presents a comprehensive analysis of Bastian's methodologies and their lasting impact on the study of human culture and society. The text argues for Bastian's enduring relevance, illustrating how his ideas laid essential groundwork for modern anthropological inquiry.