Types of Mankind: Or Ethnological Researches, Based Upon the Ancient Monuments, Paintings, Sculptures, and Crania of Races (1854) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169144989)

Types of Mankind: Or Ethnological Researches, Based Upon The Ancient Monuments, Paintings, Sculptures, And Crania Of Races is a book written by Josiah Clark Nott in 1854. This book is an ethnological study that attempts to classify different races of humans based on physical characteristics such as skull shape, skin color, and facial features. The book is divided into chapters that cover various ethnic groups, including Europeans, Africans, Asians, and Native Americans. The author uses a variety of sources to support his claims, including ancient monuments, paintings, sculptures, and crania (skulls) of different races. He also draws on his own observations from his travels around the world. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs of skulls and other physical features of different races. Nott's work was controversial at the time of publication due to its emphasis on racial classification and its support of the idea of racial hierarchy. However, it was influential in the development of scientific racism and the belief in the superiority of the white race. Overall, Types of Mankind is a significant work in the history of anthropology and the study of race. It provides insight into the ways in which race has been understood and classified throughout history, and the impact of these classifications on society.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.

Author: Josiah Clark Nott, George Robins Gliddon
ISBN-10: 1169144985
ISBN-13: 9781169144989
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 780
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.88lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 1.88d