An Anthropologist's View Of War (1912)

""An Anthropologist's View of War"" is a book written by Franz Boas, a prominent anthropologist in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural and social factors that contribute to the phenomenon of war, drawing on Boas' extensive research and fieldwork among various indigenous societies. Boas argues that war is not a universal human behavior, but rather a product of specific historical and cultural contexts. He examines the role of power, ideology, and nationalism in the outbreak of war, as well as the ways in which warfare shapes and is shaped by social structures and cultural practices. Boas also considers the impact of colonialism and globalization on the spread of war and violence around the world. Overall, ""An Anthropologist's View of War"" offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of one of humanity's most complex and enduring problems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.