Coming Into Being Among The Australian Aborigines: The Procreative Beliefs Of The Australian Aborigines
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Ashley Montagu
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Routledge & Sons London, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has minor sun-fading, tanning and foxing to pages, FEP is cut in corner.
Coming Into Being Among The Australian Aborigines presents a foundational anthropological study, meticulously detailing the intricate procreative beliefs central to Aboriginal cultures. Authored by Ashley Montagu, this scholarly work uncovers the profound spiritual and social dimensions embedded within these traditional understandings of creation and life. The text illustrates how these beliefs shape societal structures, rituals, and the very identity of individuals within their communities, offering a comprehensive cultural analysis. Montagu's rigorous research chronicles a vital aspect of human cultural diversity, providing invaluable insights into indigenous worldviews. It argues for a deeper appreciation of the complex philosophical frameworks that underpin non-Western societies, making it an essential read for students and scholars of anthropology alike.
Author: Ashley Montagu
Binding: Paperback
Published: George Routledge & Sons London, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has minor sun-fading, tanning and foxing to pages, FEP is cut in corner.
Coming Into Being Among The Australian Aborigines presents a foundational anthropological study, meticulously detailing the intricate procreative beliefs central to Aboriginal cultures. Authored by Ashley Montagu, this scholarly work uncovers the profound spiritual and social dimensions embedded within these traditional understandings of creation and life. The text illustrates how these beliefs shape societal structures, rituals, and the very identity of individuals within their communities, offering a comprehensive cultural analysis. Montagu's rigorous research chronicles a vital aspect of human cultural diversity, providing invaluable insights into indigenous worldviews. It argues for a deeper appreciation of the complex philosophical frameworks that underpin non-Western societies, making it an essential read for students and scholars of anthropology alike.