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American anthropology, 1921-1945 : papers from the American anthropologist / edited and with an introduction by George W. Stocking, Jr.

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Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2002]
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 543 pages) : illustrations, maps
Additional Creators
Stocking, George W., Jr. (George Ward), 1928-2013
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Contents
Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction: Thoughts toward a History of the Interwar Years; I. The Twenties; II. Innovations; III. Sub-Disciplines; IV. Reconsiderations; V. Applications.
Summary
From the 1920s through the end of World War II, American anthropology grew in complexity℗¡while its scope became increasingly global and contemporary. Much insightful and innovative work continued to be produced by scholars working with Native American and First Nation communities, but the significant contributions of those conducting research abroad soon became hard to ignore. The nature of culture and acculturation were scrutinized and theorized about repeatedly; the relationship between culture and personality became an important subject of inquiry; particular historical reconstructions were.
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ISBN
9780803206410 (electronic bk.)
0803206410 (electronic bk.)
0803292961 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9780803292963
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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