American anthropology, 1921-1945 : papers from the American anthropologist / / edited and with an introduction by George W. Stocking, Jr

• Pubblicazione: Lincoln, : University of Nebraska Press, [2002]
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (557 p.)
• Disciplina: 301; 301.0973
• Soggetto topico: Anthropology
• Soggetto geografico: United States Civilization 1918-1945
• Altri autori: StockingGeorge W. <1928->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction: Thoughts toward a History of the Interwar Years; I. The Twenties; II. Innovations; III. Sub-Disciplines; IV. Reconsiderations; V. Applications
• Sommario/riassunto: From the 1920's through the end of World War II, American anthropology grew in complexity while its scope became increasingly global and contemporary. Much insightful and innovative work continued to be produced by scholars working with Native American and First Nation communities, but the significant contributions of those conducting research abroad soon became hard to ignore. The nature of culture and acculturation were scrutinized and theorized about repeatedly; the relationship between culture and personality became an important subject of inquiry; particular historical reconstructions were
• Titolo autorizzato: American anthropology, 1921-1945
• ISBN: 1-280-42419-2; 9786610424191; 0-8032-0641-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910821785603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II