Social and cultural anthropology Books

The Origin Of The Name Manhattan: With Historical And Ethnological Notes (1901) is a book written by William Wallace Tooker. The book delves into the history and ethnology of the name Manhattan, exploring its origins and the various meanings it has held...

The New Era In The Philippines, written by Arthur Judson Brown in 1903, is a comprehensive study of the Philippines during the early years of American colonization. The book covers a wide range of topics including the history, geography, people, culture,...

The Metamorphoses of the Town: Or A View of the Present Fashions is a book written by Elizabeth Thomas and published in 1744. The book is a satirical commentary on the changing fashions and trends of the time, focusing on the social and cultural changes...

The Kinship of Men, An Argument from Pedigrees: Or Genealogy Viewed as a Science is a book written by Henry Kendall and first published in 1888. The book explores the concept of genealogy as a science, arguing that the study of family pedigrees can...

""Life And Customs, Part 1: The Incidents Of Malay Life"" is a book written by Richard James Wilkinson in 1908. The book is a comprehensive account of the customs and traditions of the Malay people, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in Southeast...

""The Historical and Ethnographical Department of Skansen: A Short Guide for the Use of Visitors"" is a book written by Axel Nilsson and published in 1906. The book is a guide for visitors to Skansen, a Swedish open-air museum located in Stockholm. The...

The History of Dahomy: An Inland Kingdom of Africa is a book written by Archibald Dalzel in 1793. The book is a historical account of the Kingdom of Dahomy, which was a powerful African kingdom located in what is now modern-day Benin. Dalzel's book...

""The History Of Caste In India V1: Evidence Of The Laws Of Manu On The Social Conditions In India During The Third Century A.D., Interpreted And Examined"" is a book written by Shridhar Venkatesh Ketkar and originally published in 1909. The book...

The Hindu Wife: Or The Enchanted Fruit is a novel written by Raj Lakshi Debi in 1876. The book is set in colonial India and tells the story of a young Hindu woman named Kamala who is married off to a wealthy merchant named Raghunath. Kamala is a devout...

Anthropological Publications V8 (1920) is a book written by Franz Boas, a renowned anthropologist. The book is a compilation of various anthropological studies and research papers conducted by Boas and his colleagues during the early 20th century. It...

Sport And Folklore In The Himalaya (1913) is a book written by Henry Lawrence Haughton that provides a detailed account of his experiences in the Himalayan region. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being about the author's adventures in...

Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal is a book written by John Bowring in 1824. The book provides a detailed account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners in Spain and Portugal during the early 19th century. Bowring was a...

Sir Marrok: A Tale Of The Days Of King Arthur is a historical fiction novel written by Allen French in 1902. The story is set in the time of King Arthur and follows the life of Sir Marrok, a brave knight who is cursed to live as a werewolf. The novel...

Origin Of The Durga Puja (1874) is a book written by Pratapachandra Ghosha, which explores the history and origins of the Durga Puja festival. The Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world, and is dedicated to...

""Culturgeschichte des Orients unter den Chalifen"" ist ein historisches Werk von Alfred von Kremer, das im Jahr 1877 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Der zweite Band des Werkes behandelt die Kulturgeschichte des Orients unter den Chalifen. Es beschreibt die...

Few of us, amidst our daily chores and responsibilities, consider how mundane infrastructures-from electrical grids to sewage systems-have developed over millennia in ways that enable everything we cherish, from democracy to technological innovation to...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Detroit's large and nationally prominent Arab and Muslim communities have faced heightened prejudice, government surveillance, and political scapegoating, yet they have also enjoyed unexpected gains...

The Armenian Genocide that began in World War I, during the drive to transform the plural Ottoman Empire into a monoethnic Turkey, removed a people from its homeland and erased most evidence of their 3000-year-old material and spiritual culture. For the...

While Israel is a small country, it has a diverse and continually changing society. As a result, since the 1960s Israeli anthropology has been a fertile ground for researchers. This collection introduces readers to the diverse field of social...

Representing more than twenty years of anthropological research, Walkin' over Medicine, originally published by Westview Press in 1993, presents the results of Loudell F. Snow's community-based studies in Arizona and Michigan, work in two urban...

Siamanto (1875-1915), one of the most important Armenian poets of the twentieth-century, was among the Armenian intellectuals executed by the Turkish government at the onset of the genocide during the first decade of the century. Available for the first...

Race and Ideology reveals how various strands of racial thinking and behavior are crucial for maintaining the unequal distribution of wealth that is more pronounced in the U.S. than in any other advanced industrial country. Though primarily concerned...