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The World's Peoples

- A Popular Account of Their Bodily and Mental Characters, Beliefs, Traditions, Political and Social Institutions (1908)

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The World's Peoples is a comprehensive book written by Augustus Henry Keane in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the bodily and mental characteristics, beliefs, traditions, political and social institutions of various peoples across the world. It covers a wide range of topics such as race, language, religion, customs, and social organization. The author has divided the book into several chapters, each focusing on a particular region or group of people. The book covers the peoples of Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania. Keane has used a comparative approach to analyze the differences and similarities between various peoples. He has also highlighted the impact of geography, climate, and history on the development of different cultures.The book is written in a simple and accessible language, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. The author has provided numerous illustrations and maps to help readers understand the different cultures and societies discussed in the book. Overall, The World's Peoples is an essential read for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, or world cultures. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the diverse peoples of the world and their unique characteristics, beliefs, and traditions.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167235467
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 448
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 594 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 11. december 2024

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The World's Peoples is a comprehensive book written by Augustus Henry Keane in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the bodily and mental characteristics, beliefs, traditions, political and social institutions of various peoples across the world. It covers a wide range of topics such as race, language, religion, customs, and social organization. The author has divided the book into several chapters, each focusing on a particular region or group of people. The book covers the peoples of Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania. Keane has used a comparative approach to analyze the differences and similarities between various peoples. He has also highlighted the impact of geography, climate, and history on the development of different cultures.The book is written in a simple and accessible language, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. The author has provided numerous illustrations and maps to help readers understand the different cultures and societies discussed in the book. Overall, The World's Peoples is an essential read for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, or world cultures. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the diverse peoples of the world and their unique characteristics, beliefs, and traditions.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.

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