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One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures, has not been in print for several years. Now Evolution of Culture is again available in paperback, allowing today’s generation of anthropologists new access to Leslie White’s crucial contribution to the theory of cultural evolution. A new, substantial introduction by Robert Carneiro and Burton J. Brown assess White’s historical importance and continuing influence in the discipline. White is credited with reintroducing evolution in a way that had a profound impact on our understanding of the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture in the development of civilizations. A materialist, he was particularly concerned with societies’ ability to harness energy as an indicator of progress, and his empirical analysis of this equation covers a vast historical span. Fearlessly tackling the most fundamental questions of culture and society during the cold war, White was frequently a lightning rod both inside and outside the academy. His book will provoke equally potent debates today, and is a key component of any course or reading list in anthropological or archaeological theory and cultural ecology.
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One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline s most important, complex, and controversial figures.
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The late Leslie A. White (1900–1975) was one of anthropology’s most renowned theorists. From his base at University of Michigan, he influenced generations of students and followers with his ideas of cultural evolution. He was author of numerous books on theory and on his fieldwork in the American southwest.
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- PublisherMcGraw-Hill
- Publication date1959
- ISBN 10 0070696829
- ISBN 13 9780070696822
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages378
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