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The mind of primitive man: A course of lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute, Boston, Mass., and the National University of Mexico, 1910-1911

The mind of primitive man: A course of lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute, Boston, Mass., and the National University of Mexico, 1910-1911

Boas, Franz

Paperback

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryAnthropology

ISBN10: 9374592177
ISBN13: 9789374592175
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 30 2026
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hush falls over the lecture hall as the world's boundaries blur: here, the ancient echoes of early human mind meet the restless curiosity of the twentieth century. Across continents and centuries, the origins of civilisation are traced not through legend or myth, but through the careful observation of primitive societies and the nuanced study of culture's unfolding. This work stands as a cornerstone of cultural anthropology, offering a rare window into the intellectual climate of its time and the foundations of a discipline that would transform how humanity understands itself. With a voice both precise and humane, the author examines the intricate interplay between race and culture, challenging prevailing assumptions and inviting readers to reconsider the very nature of human evolution and social development. The lectures, delivered before audiences in Boston and Mexico City, blend rigorous scholarship with a palpable sense of discovery, making each page resonate with the urgency and excitement of new ideas. For those drawn to the history of anthropology or the early twentieth-century search for answers about what shapes the human mind, this text offers both insight and atmosphere-its arguments as relevant to today's debates as they were to its first listeners. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Collectors, scholars, and general readers alike will find themselves transported to an era when anthropology was forging its identity, and the questions posed here continue to echo in contemporary discussions of society, identity, and belief.

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