Ethnology
Fundamental Ethnical Problems; The Primary Ethnical Groups

In this 1896 volume, the focus is on theories of ethnology and race as they existed at the time of publication.

A. H. Keane (Author)

9781107648135, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 June 2011

474 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 2.7 cm, 0.51 kg

The Cambridge Geographical Series originated in the late nineteenth century as a means of providing introductory guides to a broad variety of topics. In this volume, which was first published in 1896, the focus is on theories of ethnology and race as they existed at the time of publication. Whilst many of the concepts put forward will seem outdated to the modern reader, this remains a fascinating document of its period. It will be of particular value to anyone with an interest in the colonial mindset, the history of racial categorisation, or early developments in anthropology and ethnology.

Part I. Fundamental Problems: 1. Preliminary
2. Physical evolution of man
3. Mental evolution of man
4. Antiquity of man: general considerations
5. The antiquity of man: Palæolithic Age
6. Antiquity of man: Neolithic and Metal Ages
7. Specific unity of man
8. Varietal diversity of man: physical criteria of race
9. Varietal diversity of man: mental criteria of race
Part II. The Primary Ethnical Groups: 10. Main divisions of the Hominidæ
11. Homo æthiopicus
12. Homo Mongolicus
13. Homo Americanus
14. Homo Caucasius
Addenda
Index.

Subject Areas: Ethnic studies [JFSL]