Anthropology & modern life / Franz Boas ; with a new introduction and afterword by Herbert S. Lewis.

Author
Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2004.
Description
xvi, 333 pages ; 23 cm.

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      "This new edition of Anthropology and Modern Life is enhanced by an introduction and afterword by Herbert S. Lewis, who details Franz Boas' life, influence, and ideals. This volume will be a welcome contribution to the libraries of anthropologists, sociologists, and those concerned with human rights."--Jacket.
      Notes
      Originally published: A new and rev. ed. New York : Norton, c1932.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-333).
      Contents
      • What is anthropology?
      • The problem of race
      • The interrelation of races
      • Nationalism
      • Eugenics
      • Criminology
      • Stability of culture
      • Education
      • Modern life and primitive culture.
      Other title(s)
      Anthropology and modern life
      ISBN
      • 0765805359 ((pbk. ; : alk. paper))
      • 9780765805355 ((pbk. ; : alk. paper))
      LCCN
      2003042600
      OCLC
      51607216
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