Mirror for man : the relation of anthropology to modern life

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Mirror for man : the relation of anthropology to modern life

Clyde Kluckhohn ; with a new introduction by Andrea L. Smith

(Routledge classic texts in anthropology, 6)

Routledge, 2018

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"First published in 1949 by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc."--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

While the world has undoubtedly been shrinking, at the same time it has grown more complex. The likelihood of culture clashes leading to outright conflict is high, perhaps higher than ever. As Andrea L. Smith convincingly argues in her new introduction to this classic work, certain questions are as valid today as in 1949, when Mirror for Man was first published. Can anthropology break down prejudices that exist between peoples and nations? Can knowledge of past human behavior help solve the world's modern problems? What effect will American attitudes likely have on the future of the world? In Mirror for Man, Clyde Kluckhohn scrutinizes anthropology, showing how the discipline can contribute to the reconciliation of conflicting cultures. He questions age-old race theories, shows how people came to be as they are, and examines limitations in how human beings can be molded. Taking up one of the most vital questions in the post-World War II world, whether international order can be achieved by domination, Kluckhohn demonstrates that cultural clashes drive much of the world's conflict, and shows how we can help resolve it if only we are willing to work for joint understanding. By interpreting human behavior, Kluckhohn reveals that anthropology can make a practical contribution through its predictive power in the realm of politics, social attitudes, and group psychology. Andrea L. Smith's new introduction provides convincing evidence for the continuing importance of one of the earliest "public intellectuals."

目次

Preface A Mirror for Engaged Anthropology? Introduction to Kluckhohn's Mirror for Man 1. Queer Customs, Potsherds, and Skulls 2. Queer Customs 3. Potsherds 4. Skulls 5. Race: A Modern Myth 6. The Gift of Tongues 7. Anthropologists at Work 8. Personality in Culture 9. An Anthropologist Looks at the United States 10. An Anthropologist Looks at the World Appendix Acknowledgments Index

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB24765014
  • ISBN
    • 9781412865357
    • 9781138088047
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    New York
  • ページ数/冊数
    xii, 200 p.
  • 大きさ
    25 cm
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