9781332750559 - Mind of Primitive Man (Classic Reprint) de Boas, Franz (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Mind of Primitive ManI have also utilized a small part Of the Introduction to my Handbook of American Indian Languages.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of .

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between race, culture, and human development. The author challenges prevailing assumptions about racial superiority and explores the limitations of judging a race's capabilities solely on its achievements. He critiques the common tendency to view physical differences between races as indicative of inherent inferiority and delves into the fascinating debate on brain size and its connection to mental capacity. The author argues that historical events and environmental factors are often more influential in shaping a civilization than innate racial aptitude. He uses historical examples to demonstrate how cultural exchange and assimilation can lead to the rise and fall of civilizations, emphasizing that the concept of a single "gifted" race is a misleading oversimplification. The author also examines the impact of environmental factors on physical traits, showcasing how bodily changes can occur within a single generation due to factors such as nutrition, occupation, and disease. This insightful and thought-provoking book sheds light on the intricate interplay of history, environment, and human development, challenging readers to reconsider established notions about race and its role in shaping human potential. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 312 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.71 inches. This item is printed on demand.