Journal - Softcover

Trübner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461486776 ISBN 13: 9780461486773

Publisher: HardPress, 1863

Synopsis

Journal. The Journal records the Anthropological Society of London’s 1864–1865 proceedings, presenting minutes, elected members, and a suite of papers spanning ethnology, archaeology, craniology, and the sociology of race and civilization. A central thread is a lengthy, reformist critique of Christian mission work in Africa—especially Natal and Zululand—arguing for a humane, educated, and scientifically literate approach rather than doctrinal coercion. The discussions juxtapose sermons, anecdotes, and policy proposals on language learning, translation errors, native schooling, and the role of government-supported education and locally trained catechists. Across the volume are debates about polygamy, youth education, and the integration of medicine, crafts, and agriculture into mission enterprise, as well as the balance between scripture and science. The work is set against broader anthropological and Arctic ethnography debates, including Eskimo life and polar exploration, illustrating a mid-19th-century cross-disciplinary dialogue on civilization, empire, and human development.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 1863
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461486776
• ISBN 13: 9780461486773
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 564