The Tree Of Culture
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — paperback with yellowing and age-related wear. Page Condition: Likely yellowed/tanning given age of book. Binding: Intact but showing age. Publisher's catalogue number V-76 visible on cover.
A landmark work in cultural anthropology, The Tree of Culture presents Ralph Linton's sweeping survey of human civilisation and the development of culture across the globe. Abridged by Adelin Linton, this accessible edition distils Linton's masterwork into a compelling narrative that traces the origins and evolution of human societies from prehistoric times through to the modern era. Writing with authority and clarity, Linton argues that culture is not a static inheritance but a living, branching organism — much like a tree — constantly shaped by contact, adaptation, and innovation between peoples. The work remains a foundational text for students of anthropology and history alike, illustrating how shared human experiences underpin the astonishing diversity of world cultures.
Author: Ralph Linton
Format: Paperback
Published: 1958, Vintage Books
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — paperback with yellowing and age-related wear. Page Condition: Likely yellowed/tanning given age of book. Binding: Intact but showing age. Publisher's catalogue number V-76 visible on cover.
A landmark work in cultural anthropology, The Tree of Culture presents Ralph Linton's sweeping survey of human civilisation and the development of culture across the globe. Abridged by Adelin Linton, this accessible edition distils Linton's masterwork into a compelling narrative that traces the origins and evolution of human societies from prehistoric times through to the modern era. Writing with authority and clarity, Linton argues that culture is not a static inheritance but a living, branching organism — much like a tree — constantly shaped by contact, adaptation, and innovation between peoples. The work remains a foundational text for students of anthropology and history alike, illustrating how shared human experiences underpin the astonishing diversity of world cultures.