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  • Magic and Fetishism

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    "Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred C. Haddon explores the intricate relationship between magical practices and the cultural significance of fetishes in various societies. Haddon, an anthropologist, delves into how these elements are intertwined with human beliefs and rituals. He examines the psychological and social dimensions of magic, illustrating how it serves as a means of understanding and ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    "Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs" by Alfred C. Haddon explores the intricate relationship between art and evolution, emphasizing how artistic expressions have developed over time. Haddon delves into various cultures and their unique designs, illustrating how environmental factors and social contexts influence artistic creation. The book presents a compelling ... Read more

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  • History of anthropology

    by Alfred C. Haddon, A. Hingston Quiggin ...
    Aristotle, “the father of them that know,” as Dante called him, is credited with having coined the word “anthropologist”; but he did not employ it in a very complimentary sense. Describing a lofty-minded man in his Ethics, he terms him ουκ ανθρωπολογος—not a gossip, not a talker about himself. But the word does not seem to have supplied a permanent want in the Greek world, and we meet it next in a ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Evolution in Art: as Illustrated by the Life-Histories of Designs

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    First published in 1895. According to the Preface: "Notwithstanding the immense number of books, dissertations, and papers which have been written on pictorial and decorative art, I venture to add one more to their number. I profess to be neither an artist nor an art critic, but simply a biologist who has had his attention turned to the subject of decorative art. One of my objects is to show that ... Read more

    $1.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Magic and Fetishism

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    The instances of sympathetic magic as Dr. Hirn points out are naturally divided into two main classes which, broadly speaking, correspond to the two types of association, contiguity and similarity, and as in psychology it is often difficult to decide whether a given associative process has its origin in a relation of contiguity or in one of similarity, so it is often an open question to which ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Evolution in Art: as Illustrated by the Life-Histories of Designs (Illustrated)

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    First published in 1895. According to the Preface: "Notwithstanding the immense number of books, dissertations, and papers which have been written on pictorial and decorative art, I venture to add one more to their number. I profess to be neither an artist nor an art critic, but simply a biologist who has had his attention turned to the subject of decorative art. One of my objects is to show that ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Classic Collection of Alfred C. Haddon. Illustrated

    History of anthropology, Magic and Fetishism, Legends of the Torres Straits

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    "The Classic Collection of Alfred C. Haddon: Illustrated" is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the influential works of Alfred C. Haddon, a prominent figure in the field of anthropology. This collection features illustrated editions of some of Haddon's most notable writings, including "History of Anthropology," "Head-hunters: Black, White, and Brown," "Magic and Fetishism," and "Legends of the ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD

  • Legends of the Torres Straits (Folklore History Series)

    by Alfred C. Haddon ...
    A collection of myths and legends from the Torres Straits that lie between Australia and Papua New Guinea.Alfred C. Haddon curated this mythology collection from the stories he was told by the Torres Straits islanders. The Indigenous Melanesian peoples are geographically and culturally divided into five distinct groups. This volume organises the islanders’ legends by geographical order, beginning ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Magic and Fetishism

    by Alfred Cort Haddon ...
    As knowledge increases, mankind learns more and more about the world and the processes of nature, but even at the present day the vast majority of white men possess only a rudimentary amount of this knowledge; indeed, most so-called educated people have very vague ideas concerning the physical universe in which they live. Such being the case, it is not surprising that primitive peoples have very ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Head-Hunters: Black, White, and Brown

    by Alfred Cort Haddon ...
    We arrived at Torres Straits early in the morning of April 22nd, 1898, and dropped anchor off Friday Island, as the steamers of the Ducal Line are not allowed now to tie up at the hulk at Thursday Island. Shortly afterwards we were met by the Hon. John Douglas, the Resident Magistrate, and Dr. Salter, both of whom were old friends who had shown me much kindness during my previous expedition. They ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Magic and Fetishism

    by Alfred Haddon ...
    Series series Sacred World
    "Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred Haddon delves into the anthropological study of magical practices and fetishism in different cultures. Haddon explores the symbolic significance of objects, rituals, and beliefs associated with magic, shedding light on the diverse ways societies interpret and harness supernatural forces. This work contributes to the understanding of cultural diversity and the role ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Audiobook

    Magic and Fetishism

    by Alfred Haddon ...
    Narrated by George Easton ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 58 min

    "Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred Haddon delves into the anthropological study of magical practices and fetishism in different cultures. Haddon explores the symbolic significance of objects, rituals, and beliefs associated with magic, shedding light on the diverse ways societies interpret and harness supernatural forces. This work contributes to the understanding of cultural diversity and the role ... Read more

    $6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBooks

    Also available as: eBooks