On A Method Of Investigating The Development Of Institutions: Applied To Laws Of Marriage And Descent (1889)

By Edward Burnett Tylor

Book Overview

On A Method Of Investigating The Development Of Institutions: Applied To Laws Of Marriage And Descent (1889) is a seminal work by Edward Burnett Tylor, a prominent anthropologist and ethnographer of the late 19th century. The book presents a comprehensive method for studying the evolution of social institutions, specifically focusing on the laws of marriage and descent across various cultures and societies. Tylor argues that by examining the similarities and differences in these laws across different groups, we can gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural factors that shape them. The book also includes case studies of specific societies, including the ancient Greeks, the Romans, and various indigenous peoples of North America. Overall, On A Method Of Investigating The Development Of Institutions is a groundbreaking work that continues to influence the field of anthropology and the study of social institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166908267
• ISBN13: 9781166908263
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"