The Ethnography of Charles Darwin: A Study of His Writings on Aboriginal Peoples

by Charles De Paolo

Book Overview

Because of his stature as one of the great minds of the nineteenth century, Darwin and his work have been examined from almost every conceivable angle. This has led to much critical disagreement on his thoughts regarding the dignity of man, particularly of aboriginal peoples. This book attempts to reconcile the prevailing dual visions of Darwin--as racist and as humanitarian. By consolidating Darwin's fragmentary ethnographic writings, the text...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786448776
• ISBN13: 9780786448777
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher