Anthropology

Anthropology - As a Science and as a Branch of University Education in the United States

Two typographical errors were identified but not corrected in this e-book. They are marked, and what is thought to be the correct text is shown in the popup. A description of these errors is found in the list at the end of the text. Inconsistent spelling, hyphenation, and capitalization have been maintained. BY DANIEL G. BRINTON, A.M., M.D., LL.D., PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN ARCHOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND OF GENERAL ETHNOLOGY AT THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, PHILADELPHIA; CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL SOCIETIES OF WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, PARIS, BERLIN, ST. PETERSBURG, VIENNA, MUNICH, FLORENCE, ETC. This very brief presentation of the claims of Anthropology for a recognized place in institutions of the higher education in the United States will, I hope, receive the thoughtful consideration of the officers and patrons of our Universities and Post-Graduate Departments. The need of such a presentation was urged upon me not long since by the distinguished president of a New England University. Impressed with the force of his words, I make an earnest appeal to our seats of advanced learning to establish a branch of Anthropology on the broad lines herein suggested. It may be but one chair in their Faculties of Philosophy; but the rightful claims of this science will be recognized only when it is organized as a department by itself, with a competent corps of professors and docents, with well-appointed laboratories and museums, and with fellowships for deserving students. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 31360
Author: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison)
Release Date: Feb 22, 2010
Format: eBook
Language: English