Anthropology In North America (1915)

Anthropology in North America is a book written by Franz Boas and first published in 1915. The book provides an overview of the development of anthropology in North America, focusing on the contributions of notable anthropologists such as Lewis Henry Morgan, Edward Burnett Tylor, and John Wesley Powell. Boas also discusses the various schools of thought within anthropology, including evolutionism, diffusionism, and cultural relativism. The book highlights the importance of fieldwork and ethnographic research in anthropology, and includes case studies of Native American cultures. Overall, Anthropology in North America provides a comprehensive history of the discipline of anthropology in North America, and its impact on the understanding of human societies and cultures.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.