The Agrarian Indian Communities Of Highland Bolivia (1921)

By George McCutchen McBride

Book Overview

The Agrarian Indian Communities Of Highland Bolivia (1921) is a book written by George McCutchen McBride. The book is a detailed account of the agrarian Indian communities living in the highlands of Bolivia during the early 20th century. McBride, who was a professor of anthropology at the University of California, conducted extensive fieldwork in Bolivia, studying the social and economic organization of the Indian communities. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the communal land tenure system, agricultural practices, and the social organization of these communities. It also explores the impact of modernization on the traditional way of life of these communities, including the introduction of cash crops and the influence of the Catholic Church. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of anthropology, providing a rare insight into the lives of indigenous communities in South America during a time of significant change. It is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students interested in the history, culture, and social organization of indigenous communities in Bolivia and the wider Andean region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166911462
• ISBN13: 9781166911461
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"