Isbn: 9780521166324 - haddon the head hunter: a short sketch of the life of a.c. haddon (3 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. This biographical sketch of Alfred Cort Haddon details his life and the actions that encouraged a scientific approach in anthropology. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 11. Weight in Grams: 220. . 2011. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Alfred Cort Haddon (1855-1940) was an influential British anthropologist who played a key role in developing a more structured approach to his field of study. Additionally, he was instrumental in the creation of a School of Anthropology at Cambridge University, and in raising the status of a discipline that, at the time, had dubious associations in academic circles. Originally published in 1942, this volume constitutes a biographical sketch of Haddon, detailing the key events in his life and the actions he took to encourage a scientific approach in anthropology. Although concise, the text is highly informative, with abundant quotations from his writings, a chronological table, and illustrations. This fascinating book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Haddon's life, and the development of anthropology.…