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Author Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Title The mind of primitive man : A course of lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute, Boston, Mass., and the National University of Mexico, 1910-1911
Original Publication New York: The Macmillan Company, 1911, pubdate 1911, copyright 1921.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mind_of_Primitive_Man
Note Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Mind of Primitive Man" by Franz Boas is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work stems from a series of lectures delivered by Boas at the Lowell Institute and the National University of Mexico between 1910 and 1911. The primary focus of the text is an exploration of human cultural and mental development, aiming to critique the prevalent assumptions surrounding racial superiority and to analyze the consequences of environment and heredity on human traits. At the start of the book, Boas introduces the notion that civilized humans often regard themselves as superior to primitive peoples, a belief he challenges throughout the text. He underscores the need for rigorous analysis of the assumptions behind claims of racial superiority, particularly those made based on perceived cultural achievements or anatomical differences. The opening outlines his critical perspective, asserting that such views are inadequately supported and that meaningful distinctions between civilized and primitive man often stem from varying environments rather than inherent capabilities. As he delves into the origins of these beliefs, Boas sets the stage for a deeper examination of the influences of environment and heredity on the human experience, foreshadowing a series of detailed inquiries into the complexity of race and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Race
Subject Ethnopsychology
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EBook-No. 71630
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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