The Evolution Of Culture: And Other Essays

By Henry Balfour, Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers, John Linton Myres

Book Overview

The Evolution of Culture: And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by A. Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers, a prominent British anthropologist and archaeologist. The book explores the evolution of human culture, particularly in relation to the development of technology, language, and social organization. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of art and symbolism, the evolution of religion, the role of warfare in cultural development, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures. Pitt-Rivers draws on a variety of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical records, and ethnographic studies, to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of human culture.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of human culture and the complex interplay between social, technological, and environmental factors that have shaped our world. Overall, The Evolution of Culture: And Other Essays is an important contribution to the field of anthropology and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of human culture.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: 1432635646
• ISBN13: 9781432635640
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"