Ship of Fools

An Anthology of Learned Nonsense About Primitive Society

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• C. R. Hallpike

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• 206 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Anthropologie
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Wissenschaft

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The author's decade-long experience as an anthropologist among mountain tribes in Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea reveals the stark contrasts between primitive and modern industrial societies. Through immersive research, he emphasizes the complexity of these cultures and the extensive study required to grasp their inner workings. This exploration provides valuable insights into the social structures and behaviors of tribal communities, highlighting the depth of understanding necessary to appreciate their unique ways of life.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback