Fieldiana

Fieldiana

Chicago Natural History Museum / Field Columbian Museum / Field Museum of Natural History

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antropología
ISBN:
9781278928104
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Fieldiana: Anthropology, Volume 6 presents research and observations in the field of anthropology conducted under the auspices of the Field Museum of Natural History, the Field Columbian Museum, and the Chicago Natural History Museum. This volume offers valuable insights into anthropological studies of the period, reflecting the museum’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and cultural understanding. Researchers and enthusiasts interested in the historical development of anthropological thought and the role of natural history museums in shaping our understanding of human cultures will find this a compelling resource. The detailed observations and analyses contained within provide a window into the methodologies and perspectives prevalent at the time of publication, making it an important addition to any collection focused on the history of science and anthropology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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