Anthropology and Modern Life

by Franz Boas

Book Overview

The great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. Discusses biological and cultural inheritance, the fallacy of racial, cultural or ethnic superiority, the scientific basis for human individuality, and much more. One of the most influential books of the century, now in a value-priced edition. Introduction by Ruth Bunzel.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486252450
• ISBN13: 9780486252452
• Release Date: February 1987
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Boas

Key work to have in your library. One of the foundational works of American anthropology.