Reports Upon the Present Condition and Future Needs of the Science of

W. H. R. Rivers, A. E. Jenks

ISBN 10: 1330282566 / ISBN 13: 9781330282564

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the most favorable regions for conducting anthropological research beyond the Americas. The author argues that the urgency of research in each region varies depending on the susceptibility of the culture to external influence. The author examines the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of conducting research, including the use of official and missionary personnel, private enterprise, and expeditions organized by governments, museums, or universities. The book also discusses the importance of comprehensive research that explores all aspects of a culture, rather than focusing solely on utilitarian or religious practices. Ultimately, the author concludes that the most urgent need for research lies in regions of Africa and Oceania, where cultures are rapidly disappearing due to external influences. This book provides valuable insights for anthropologists and researchers interested in preserving and understanding the diversity of human cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reports Upon the Present Condition and Future Needs of the Science of
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330282566
• ISBN 13: 9781330282564
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Anthropology

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Synopsis

Explores where and when people first came to the Americas and the evidence behind these questions.

This volume surveys long-standing debates about the origin and antiquity of Native peoples in North and South America. It weighs direct finds, such as skeletal remains and artifacts, against indirect clues from cultural groups, languages, and migration patterns. The discussion highlights how scholars have framed the problem and what kinds of research could settle it.

• Examines theories about Eskimo origins and connections between North America and Asia.
• Reviews the role of shell-heaps and coastal sites in tracing early human activity.
• Summarizes major viewpoints from leading figures and what evidence they prioritize.
• Outlines approaches for thorough, systematic investigations into American antiquity.

Ideal for readers of anthropology and archaeology seeking a clear, exam-style overview of origins, migrations, and the big open questions about the earliest Americans.