Alfred Louis Kroeber war ein bedeutender amerikanischer Kulturanthropologe, dessen Werk sich intensiv mit den Komplexitäten indigener amerikanischer Kulturen befasste. Er setzte sich für sorgfältige Feldforschung und detaillierte Dokumentation ein, um das reiche Geflecht von Traditionen, Sprachen und sozialen Strukturen dieser Gesellschaften zu bewahren. Kroebers Ansatz betonte das Verständnis kultureller Muster und historischer Entwicklung mit wissenschaftlicher Strenge. Seine grundlegenden Beiträge prägten maßgeblich die Entwicklung der anthropologischen Studien.
The author was sent in 1899 to study the Southern Arapaho in western Indian Territory (present Oklahoma). In 1900 he lived in the camp of the Northern Arapaho in Wyoming, and in 1901 he visited the Gros Ventre, a related tribe, in Montana. This book touches upon nearly every imaginable facet of the Indians' culture.
Explore the rich history and diverse cultures of humanity in this comprehensive source book on anthropology. Alfred Louis Kroeber and Thomas Talbot Waterman provide a wealth of information on different societies and their customs, making this an essential resource for students and scholars alike.
Traditions of the Arapaho is a comprehensive study of the Arapaho people and their culture. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and research, Alfred Louis Kroeber provides a detailed account of Arapaho history, social organization, religion, and customs. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Native American studies or the history and culture of the American West.
This book is a fascinating look at the basketry designs used by the Mission Indians of California in the early 1900s. The author, a prominent anthropologist, provides a detailed description of the different types of baskets used by the tribes and the techniques used in making them. The book is illustrated with detailed drawings of the baskets and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture.
A groundbreaking study of the Arapaho language and its various dialects. Written by the renowned linguist Alfred Louis Kroeber, this book provides a detailed analysis of the phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary of Arapaho. With numerous examples and detailed explanations, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Arapaho language or in the study of Native American languages more generally.
In A Mission Record of the California Indians, readers will find a meticulous record of the lives and experiences of the indigenous peoples of California during the mission era. With detailed notes and commentary provided by the editors, this manuscript provides an invaluable glimpse into the cultural and historical heritage of the region.
Bulletin of the American Museum of natural History (Volume XVIII) Part I.
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