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  • Tsimshian - An Illustrative Sketch

    by Franz Boas ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to the native American language, Tsimshian. This fascinating and detailed exploration of Tsimshian will appeal to anyone with an interest in the language and those that speak it, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Distribution of Language and Dialects', 'Phonetics', ... Read more

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  • Race, Language and Culture

    by Franz Boas ...
    This volume is a collection of the most important essays written by Franz Boas on the science of anthropology."Franz Boas is the father of American anthropology and one of the founders of the field of modern anthropology. The book, Race, Language, and Culture, is a collection of some of his most important essays."-- David Schneider, University of Chicago"An exceptional book. Exceptional because it ... Read more

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  • The Social Organization and the Secret Societies of the Kwakiutl Indians.

    by Franz Boas ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Replica of 1897 edition published in Washington.
 Elibron Classics. The Book is Anthropologist Franz Boas’ most important discussion of the Kwakiutl. He used the name Kwakiutl to refer to an ethno-linguistic group of 28 tribes. It came from the name of the tribe that Boas did most of his work with, the Kwagu’ł or Kwagyeulth, at Fort Rupert. The Kwakiutls participated in dances in which people ... Read more

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  • Anthropology and modern life

    by Franz Boas ...
    Anthropology is often considered a collection of curious facts, telling about the peculiar appearance of exotic people and describing their strange customs and beliefs. It is looked at as an entertaining diversion, apparently without any bearing upon the conduct of life of civilized communities.This opinion is mistaken. More than that, I hope to demonstrate that a clear understanding of the ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Primitive Man

    by Franz Boas ...
    FRANZ BOAS (1858-1942) has long been considered the father of modern American anthropology. He introduced the relativistic, culture-centered principles and methods of investigation that continue to dominate the field today. By attempting to fuse anthropology with political and social activism, he sought to insure that his scientific contributions had practical relevance to the complex and ... Read more

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  • The Central Eskimo

    by Franz Boas ...
    This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1888 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Central Eskimo' was his first monograph and details his time spent on Baffin Island studying the Inuit people. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Primitive Man: A Course of Lectures Delivered Before The Lowell Institute, Boston, Mass., and The National University of Mexico, 1910-1911

    by Franz Boas ...
    Welcome to the enlightening exploration of "The Mind of Primitive Man" by Franz Boas, a seminal work in anthropology and cultural understanding.Step into the intellectual journey guided by Franz Boas, where he unveils the intricate workings of primitive societies through a series of thought-provoking lectures delivered before prestigious institutions.Boas, a pioneering figure in anthropology, ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Primitive Man

    by Franz Boas ...
    Proud of his wonderful achievements, civilized man looks down upon the humbler members of mankind. He has conquered the forces of nature and compelled them to serve him. He has transformed inhospitable forests into fertile fields. The mountain fastnesses are yielding their treasures to his demands. The fierce animals which are obstructing his progress are being exterminated, while others which are ... Read more

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  • The Central Eskimo

    by Franz Boas ...
    "The Central Eskimo" by Franz Boas is a seminal work that explores the culture, social structure, and daily life of the Inuit people in the Arctic regions. Boas, often regarded as the father of American anthropology, conducted extensive fieldwork among the Eskimo communities, documenting their traditions, beliefs, and practices. His detailed observations provide invaluable insights into their ... Read more

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  • The Development of Folk-Tales and Myths

    by Franz Boas ...
    This early work by Franz Boas was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Development of Folk-Tales and Myths' is an anthropological work on the origins and progress of fiction. Franz Boas was born on July 9th 1958, in Minden, Westphalia. Even though Boas had a passion the natural sciences, he enrolled at the University at Kiel as ... Read more

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  • The Mind of a Primitive Man: The Classic of Anthropology -

    Hereditary Characteristics, Linguistic and Cultural Traits of the Human Races

    by Franz Boas ...
    "In this landmark text of anthropology, Franz Boas profiles various groups of primitive peoples, analyzing their hereditary characteristics, morphology, language and cultures.Brimming with incisive analysis and fascinating interpretations of early man, Boas begins by acknowledging the sheer diversity of peoples in the world. The variation in language, physical appearance, cultural mores and ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Within the intricate tapestry of 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies,' readers are invited to explore a rich confluence of narratives and scholarly analyses that illuminate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Native American communities. The anthology traverses a broad spectrum of themes, from historical recounting and mythological exploration to ... Read more

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