The Observation of Savage Peoples

by Joseph-Marie Degérando, Joseph-Marie de Gérando, Joseph-Marie Gérando

Book Overview

All the major techniques of inquiry which anthropology students now take for granted were first set out in this book.
In 1800 Degerando wrote these Considerations on the Various Methods to Follow in the Observation of Savage Peoples as a memoir to serve as guidance to the members of the Societe des Observateurs de l'Homme in an impending expedition to Australia.
Degerando's originality lies in his recognizing and stating that the observations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415866650
• ISBN13: 9780415866651
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"