Anthropology and Modern Life
- ISBN-10
- 0486252450
- ISBN-13
- 9780486252452
- Series
- Anthropology and Modern Life
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 255
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986-01-01
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Franz Boas
Description
The great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. One of the most influential books of the century, now available in a value-priced edition. Introduction by Ruth Bunzel.
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