The Mind of Primitive Man (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
| Author: | Franz Boas | ISBN: | 9781411448483 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | April 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Franz Boas |
| ISBN: | 9781411448483 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | April 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
This landmark collection of lectures reflect Franz Boas’s theories that previous studies of societies—based on criteria of Western observers—were largely subjective; each society and culture is the result of unique historical developments. He also believed there was no such thing as a “pure” race or a superior one.
This landmark collection of lectures reflect Franz Boas’s theories that previous studies of societies—based on criteria of Western observers—were largely subjective; each society and culture is the result of unique historical developments. He also believed there was no such thing as a “pure” race or a superior one.
