Chapters on Man: With the Outlines of a Science of Comparative Psychology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Staniland Wake

9780484344838: Chapters on Man: With the Outlines of a Science of Comparative Psychology (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484344838 ISBN 13: 9780484344838

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Explore the roots of human thought and the diversity of humankind.

This scholarly work surveys intelligence, language, and the origins of man, offering a careful look at how mental faculties develop and how different peoples connect through language and culture.

In vivid, accessible prose, the author frames endearing questions about perception, reflection, and conscience while examining human races, language families, and the spread of civilization. The volume blends historical context with comparative data, drawing on vocabularies, ethnographic observations, and linguistic sources to map the relationships among peoples around the world.
What you’ll experience

Clear discussions of intelligence, language development, and the mind’s workings.
Connections between African, Australasian, and Pacific peoples and their linguistic and cultural ties.
Appendices and vocabularies that illuminate how researchers compare languages and write about race.
Thoughtful consideration of civilization, mortality, and the antiquity of humanity.

Ideal for readers of anthropology, early psychology, and history who want a grounded, era-specific perspective on human diversity and the roots of culture.

Chapters on Man: With the Outlines of a Science of Comparative Psychology

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