Primitive Culture, Volume II

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects, History, World History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Primitive Culture, Volume II by Edward Burnett Tylor, Dover Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Edward Burnett Tylor ISBN: 9780486813905
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: June 22, 2016
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Edward Burnett Tylor
ISBN: 9780486813905
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: June 22, 2016
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

The first Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oxford, Edward B. Tylor, defined the term "culture" for modern readers in this groundbreaking work. Initially published in 1871, this classic two-volume study explores the full range of learned human behavior patterns in terms of the beliefs, wisdom, laws, artistic achievements, and mores that constitute a society. The formation of anthropology as a scientific discipline began with this work, which continues to exercise a profound influence on anthropologic studies. 
The shared history of all humans, a common ground that evolved from primitive roots, constitutes the basis for Tylor's model of development. Drawing upon a worldwide variety of beliefs, rituals, and languages, the author illustrates an all-inclusive pattern of progress. His methods inaugurated the use of statistical data in anthropology, a standard procedure today but a landmark for his time. Volume I of Primitive Culture examines social evolution, language, and myth. The focus of this second volume is animism in society, which explores the tremendous diversity of thinking related to the concepts of the soul and religion as well as the marked similarities of spiritual beliefs.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The first Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oxford, Edward B. Tylor, defined the term "culture" for modern readers in this groundbreaking work. Initially published in 1871, this classic two-volume study explores the full range of learned human behavior patterns in terms of the beliefs, wisdom, laws, artistic achievements, and mores that constitute a society. The formation of anthropology as a scientific discipline began with this work, which continues to exercise a profound influence on anthropologic studies. 
The shared history of all humans, a common ground that evolved from primitive roots, constitutes the basis for Tylor's model of development. Drawing upon a worldwide variety of beliefs, rituals, and languages, the author illustrates an all-inclusive pattern of progress. His methods inaugurated the use of statistical data in anthropology, a standard procedure today but a landmark for his time. Volume I of Primitive Culture examines social evolution, language, and myth. The focus of this second volume is animism in society, which explores the tremendous diversity of thinking related to the concepts of the soul and religion as well as the marked similarities of spiritual beliefs.

More books from Dover Publications

Cover of the book Sex and Broadcasting by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Full-Color Japanese Designs and Motifs by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Concepts of Space by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Penguin Island by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Candide by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Bless This House by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Nine Centuries of Spanish Literature (Dual-Language) by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book The Theory of Functions of Real Variables by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Mathematical Papers by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book First Course in Mathematical Logic by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Short Stories by the Generation of 1898/Cuentos de la Generación de 1898 by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book Manhattan Moves Uptown by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book History of the Incas by Edward Burnett Tylor
Cover of the book An Elementary Survey of Celestial Mechanics by Edward Burnett Tylor
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy