Franz Boas
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Language
English
Description
The great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. Discusses biological and cultural inheritance, the fallacy of racial, cultural or ethnic superiority, the scientific basis for human individuality, and much more. One of the most influential books of the century, now in a value-priced edition. Introduction by Ruth Bunzel.
Author
Series
Bison book volume BB301
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[1966]
Physical Desc
ix, 221 p. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 40
Publisher
Govt. print. off
Pub. Date
1911-22
Physical Desc
2 v. 24 cm.
Language
English
11) Tsimshian texts
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 27
Publisher
Government Printing Office
Pub. Date
1902
Physical Desc
244 p. 30 cm.
Language
English
12) Kutenai tales
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 59
Publisher
Govt. print. off
Pub. Date
1918
Physical Desc
xii, 387 p. 24 cm.
Language
English
13) Kathlamet texts
Author
Series
Bulletin volume 26
Publisher
Govt. print. off
Pub. Date
1901
Physical Desc
261 p. front. (2 port.) 30 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 57 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Winner, 2009 John O'Connor Film Award of the American Historical Association. Winner, Best Documentary, Hollywood Black Film Festival. Is there a politics of knowledge? Who controls what knowledge is produced and how it will be used? Is there "objective" scholarship and, if so, how does it become politicized? These questions are examined through this groundbreaking film on the life and career of Melville J. Herskovits (1895-1963), the pioneering American...