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Physical Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Ales Hrdlicka

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia
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9789354176326
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What is it to be human, and how did we come to be? With clarity and authority, Ales Hrdlicka’s landmark work opens the door to the scientific exploration of our origins. Physical Anthropology: Its Scope and Aims; Its History and Present Status in the United States stands as a foundational text in the study of human evolution and the development of American anthropology. Hrdlicka surveys the early twentieth-century landscape of anthropology research, tracing the discipline’s growth from curiosity to rigorous science. Alongside the influence of figures like Franz Boas, he maps the aims of physical anthropology, its relationship to cultural anthropology themes, and its essential role in understanding the human story.This physical anthropology book is more than a chronicle; it is a resource for anthropology students, scholars, and anyone drawn to the interplay of biology and culture. Hrdlicka’s careful documentation of the discipline’s American trajectory offers rare insight into the methods and ambitions that shaped modern anthropology. For academic readers and collectors alike, the book captures a pivotal moment when scientific anthropology was forging its identity, balancing tradition with new discoveries.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for those interested in anthropology history in the United States, human evolution studies, and the roots of scientific inquiry, this is an enduring guide for anyone seeking to understand our shared past.

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