The Mind of Primitive Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781406737639)

"The Mind of Primitive Man" is a treatise written by Franz Boas and first published in 1911. It is a comprehensive analysis of the concept of primitive culture, and challenged popular racist claims relating to and intellect. Franz Uri Boas (1858-1942) was a German-American anthropologist, widely hailed as the "Father of American Anthropology". This volume will be of utility to students of anthropology, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Author: Franz Boas
ISBN-10: 1406737631
ISBN-13: 9781406737639
Publisher: Macritchie Press
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2007
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d