Haddon The Head Hunter
A Short Sketch of the Life of A.C. Haddon

This biographical sketch of Alfred Cort Haddon details his life and the actions that encouraged a scientific approach in anthropology.

A.C. Hingston Quiggin (Author)

9780521166324, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 February 2011

194 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm, 0.22 kg

Alfred Cort Haddon (1855–1940) was an influential British anthropologist who played a key role in developing a more structured approach to his field of study. Additionally, he was instrumental in the creation of a School of Anthropology at Cambridge University, and in raising the status of a discipline that, at the time, had dubious associations in academic circles. Originally published in 1942, this volume constitutes a biographical sketch of Haddon, detailing the key events in his life and the actions he took to encourage a scientific approach in anthropology. Although concise, the text is highly informative, with abundant quotations from his writings, a chronological table, and illustrations. This fascinating book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Haddon's life, and the development of anthropology.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Chronological table
1. Childhood and boyhood. 1855–1877
2. Cambridge. 1875–1880
3. Dublin. 1880–1900
4. Torres Straights and New Guinea. 1888–1914
5. Cambridge and anthropology. 1893–1911
6. Cambridge and anthropology (contd.). 1911–1940
Select bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Anthropology [JHM]