Gods Of The Upper Air by Charles King
How a Circle of Renegade Anthropologists Reinvented Race, Sex, and Gender in the Twentieth Century
In this captivating exploration of cultural anthropology, the narrative delves into the groundbreaking work of Franz Boas and his circle of pioneering thinkers who challenged the prevailing notions of race, culture, and identity in the early 20th century. Through vivid storytelling, the book highlights how these intellectual mavericks dismantled the pseudoscientific beliefs of racial hierarchy and championed the idea that human behavior is shaped by culture rather than biology. Their revolutionary ideas laid the foundation for modern anthropology and reshaped the understanding of human diversity, emphasizing the importance of empathy and cultural relativism in a world rife with prejudice and misunderstanding.
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 432
- Original Language
- English
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