Social and cultural anthropology Books

The World As It Is: Containing A View Of The Present Condition Of Its Principal Nations (1848) is a book written by Samuel Perkins. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed view of the state of the world's major nations in 1848. It covers various...

The Village Problem is a book written by George F. Millin and published in 1903. The book is a sociological study of the problems faced by small villages in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Millin examines the social, economic, and...

The Working Girls of Boston is a historical non-fiction book written by Carroll Davidson Wright and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the working conditions and lives of young women who were employed in various industries in...

The True Remedy For The Wrongs Of Woman: With A History Of An Enterprise Having That For Its Object (1851) is a book written by Catharine Esther Beecher. It is a comprehensive study of the problems faced by women in the 19th century and how they can be...

""The Truth About The Portuguese In Africa"" is a historical book written by James Philip Mansel Weale in 1891. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Portuguese colonization in Africa during the 19th century. It covers various aspects of the...

The Tent and the Altar: Or Sketches from Patriarchal Life is a book written by John Cumming and published in 1854. The book is a collection of sketches and stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of the patriarchs of the Old Testament, including...

The Geography of British India: Political and Physical is a book written by George Smith and originally published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geography of British India, including both political and physical aspects. It...

The Siwash, Their Life Legends And Tales: Puget Sound And Pacific Northwest is a book written by Joseph Allen Costello in 1895. The book is a comprehensive account of the life, legends, and tales of the Siwash people who inhabited the Puget Sound and...

""The Slave in History: His Sorrows and His Emancipation"" is a historical account of slavery and the experiences of enslaved individuals throughout history. Written by William Stevens and published in 1904, the book explores the brutality of slavery and...

The Ship-Carpenter's Family: A Story For The Times is a novel written by William Edward Seaver Whitman in 1855. The book tells the story of the Ship-Carpenter family, who are struggling to make ends meet in the midst of economic and social change in...

""The Settlement at Jamestown, With Particular Reference to the Late Attacks upon Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe"" is a historical account of the establishment of the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early 17th century. Written by...

""A Collection of Funereal Sermons by Various Clergy"" is a book compiled by Robert Bethell Claxton and published in 1861. The book consists of a collection of sermons delivered by different clergymen on the occasion of funerals. These sermons cover a...

The book titled ""The Scope And Content Of The Science Of Anthropology: Historical Review, Library Classification And Select, Annotated Bibliography"" by Juul Dieserud was published in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the science of...

The Science of Social Opulence is a book written by William Lucas Sargant in the year 1856. The book is an in-depth exploration of the principles of economics and the factors that contribute to the creation of wealth in society. Sargant argues that the...

The Sandwich Islands And Their People is a historical book written by M. A. Donne in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of the Sandwich Islands, which are now known as Hawaii, and their people. The author explores the history, culture, and...

""The Saloon Question in Chicago"" is a historical book written by John Edward George in 1897. The book explores the issue of saloons in Chicago during the late 19th century. It delves into the social, economic, and political impact that saloons had on...

The Root Of The Matter: Or The Village Class is a book that was first published in 1860 by Joseph Masters And Company. It is a work of fiction that explores the lives of the people who live in a small village in England. The book is divided into several...

This seminal study by Harold H. Mann explores the economic and social structures of a Deccan village. Drawing on detailed observations and data, Mann offers insights into rural life and labour in India during the early 20th century.This work has been...

Dieses Buch gibt einen Einblick in die religiösen Vorstellungen und Riten der alten Völker in Liv- und Ehstland. Es widmet sich den heidnischen Kulten und Festen sowie den Götter- und Ahnenverehrungen. Paul Einhorn analysiert die verschiedenen Einflüsse,...

This book is a guide to the Brazilian Anthropological Exhibition held at the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro in July 1882, with descriptions of the ethnographic and archaeological collections displayed and essays on the peoples and cultures of Brazil...

Ce recueil d'essais offre une réflexion sur les relations entre les religions, les mœurs et les légendes dans différentes cultures et sociétés du monde. L'auteur, spécialiste de l'ethnographie et de la linguistique comparée, propose une analyse comparée...

This comprehensive study of the peoples of central India was originally published in the early 20th century. The first volume covers the region's geography, history, and social organization, including discussion of the caste system, religious practices,...

This book is an ethnographic study of the city of Przemyśl and its surrounding region in southeastern Poland. It provides detailed descriptions of the different cultures and ethnic groups in the area, including their customs, traditions, and folklore...

This volume is an ethnographic study of the Napoe and Besoa people of Midden-Celebes, an island in Indonesia. Dr. Kruyt provides a detailed description of these people's customs, beliefs, and social structure, based on extensive fieldwork...

Este volumen recopila las publicaciones del Ethnological Survey de Filipinas. El contenido se enfoca en la cultura y las tradiciones de los distintos grupos étnicos del país, y fue producido por el departamento de Interior de Filipinas.This work has been...

Découvrez la culture fascinante des Khroumirs à travers ce livre qui aborde leurs institutions, leurs coutumes et leur musique populaire. Antichan nous guide dans un monde méconnu qui a su résister à l'influence coloniale, et ce livre offre une...

Dans ce deuxième volume de son Précis de Sociologie Nord-Africaine, Alfred Georges Paul Martin poursuit son exploration des cultures et des sociétés de l'Afrique du Nord. Il examine les systèmes politiques, les croyances religieuses et les structures...

First published in 1900, 'The Wild Tribes of Davao District Mindanao' is the result of a joint anthropological expedition by George Amos Dorsey and Fay-Cooper Cole to explore the indigenous tribes of the Philippines. The book provides a detailed account...

Dieses Buch präsentiert eine detaillierte Studie über die traditionellen Handwerks- und Industriezweige in Ostafrika, darunter Keramik, Stoffe, Körbe, Schmuck, Waffen und Werkzeuge. Der Autor beschreibt die verschiedenen Techniken und Materialien, die...

This volume collects the late linguistic and anthropological essays of Edward Sapir, one of the most prominent figures in American anthropology. As well as discussing traditional linguistic topics, these essays explore the nature of culture and its...

This fascinating book provides a detailed account of Bedouin life in the Arab world. Based on original sources, the book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the anthropology and culture of the Arab people.This work has been selected by...

This book offers a comprehensive look into the findings of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits, highlighting the cultural and societal practices of the indigenous peoples of the region. With detailed analysis and firsthand accounts...

The Tinguian is a scholarly study of the culture and customs of a Philippine tribe. It explores their social, religious, and economic life. The authors provide an in-depth analysis of the Tinguian's traditions and beliefs, and how they intertwine with...

This guide to good manners and social etiquette provides valuable advice on how to comport oneself in good society. It covers various aspects of social life, such as introductions, conversation, dress, and deportment, and offers practical tips on how to...

Blind's study of the ancient Germanic practice of cremation offers a unique perspective on the cultural and historical significance of this ritual, as well as a compilation of traditional poems and songs related to the practice.This work has been...

This book offers practical advice on how to be polite and courteous in everyday situations. The author provides a detailed guide to polite behavior in a variety of social settings, from the workplace to the dinner table. This book is a valuable resource...

This book is a guide to good manners and modern etiquette. It offers practical advice on how to conduct oneself in different social situations, how to interact with others politely and respectfully, and how to project a positive image to others. A...

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...