Memories of My Life

Edward Alexander Westermarck (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

308 Seiten

2016
M. Evans& Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-59077-506-6 (ISBN)

Infos

This fascinating autobiography by 'the first sociobiologist' Edward Westermarck transports readers to the North Africa and Northern Europe of the 19th and 20th centuries, following Westermarck as he goes into the field for scientific research and into the sophisticated parlors of Europe, meeting the cultural leaders of his time.

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Renowned Finnish scientist Edward Westermarck became world-famous at the dawn of the 20th century for his foundational works, The History of Human Marriage and Ethical Relativity. His research for his books led him into strange corners of the world, and on stranger adventures. Here he shares those adventures with characteristic verve and charm. His experiences in less developed civilizations are gripping, while his encounters with cultural leaders of his time, including William James, Max Muller, and Peter Kropotkin provide keen insight into the era's most interesting minds.

Autor

Edward Westermarck, the first sociobiologist, made his lasting mark in the field of anthropology with his books, The History of Human Marriage and Ethical Relativity. He helped found academic sociology in the United Kingdom at the University of London.

Produkt-Details

• Übersetzer: Anna Barwell
• Zusatzinfo: 24 black & white halftones
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 216 mm
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Technikgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• ISBN-10: 1-59077-506-6 / 1590775066
• ISBN-13: 978-1-59077-506-6 / 9781590775066
• Zustand: Neuware