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Cambridge Iberian and Latin American Studies: Fall of Natural Man : The American Indian and the Origins of Comparative Ethnology by Anthony Pagden (1987, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521337046
ISBN-139780521337045
eBay Product ID (ePID)1307547
Product Key Features
Number of Pages284 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFall of Natural Man : the American Indian and the Origins of Comparative Ethnology
SubjectAnthropology / Cultural & Social, Anthropology / Physical, Native American
Publication Year1987
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, History
AuthorAnthony Pagden
SeriesCambridge Iberian and Latin American Studies
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN82-001137
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews' ... in the subtlety of its analysis and the richness of its detail The Fall of Natural Man surpasses all previous writings on the subject in any language.'The Times Higher Education Supplement, 'Pagden's subtle account ... is a model for the history of anthropology altogether. It shows, too, how constant some of the subject's central conceptions have been over the succeeding four hundred years.'The London Review of Books, 'Pagden's subtle account … is a model for the history of anthropology altogether. It shows, too, how constant some of the subject's central conceptions have been over the succeeding four hundred years.' The London Review of Books, 'The strength and novelty of the book consists in the seriousness with which Pagden reconstructs the classificatory theories of sixteenth-century Iberians and uses them to explain much of their writing on the Indians.'Political Studies, ‘Pagden’s subtle account … is a model for the history of anthropology altogether. It shows, too, how constant some of the subject’s central conceptions have been over the succeeding four hundred years.’The London Review of Books, ‘The strength and novelty of the book consists in the seriousness with which Pagden reconstructs the classificatory theories of sixteenth-century Iberians and uses them to explain much of their writing on the Indians.’Political Studies, ' … in the subtlety of its analysis and the richness of its detail The Fall of Natural Man surpasses all previous writings on the subject in any language.' The Times Higher Education Supplement, 'We must thank Anthony Pagden for having, in this erudite and well-written study, demonstrated in a definitive manner the importance of the ethnological contribution of sixteenth-century Spanish authors.' Revue historique, 'The strength and novelty of the book consists in the seriousness with which Pagden reconstructs the classificatory theories of sixteenth-century Iberians and uses them to explain much of their writing on the Indians.' Political Studies, ' ... in the subtlety of its analysis and the richness of its detail The Fall of Natural Man surpasses all previous writings on the subject in any language.' The Times Higher Education Supplement, 'Pagden's subtle account ... is a model for the history of anthropology altogether. It shows, too, how constant some of the subject's central conceptions have been over the succeeding four hundred years.' The London Review of Books, ‘ … in the subtlety of its analysis and the richness of its detail The Fall of Natural Man surpasses all previous writings on the subject in any language.’The Times Higher Education Supplement, ‘We must thank Anthony Pagden for having, in this erudite and well-written study, demonstrated in a definitive manner the importance of the ethnological contribution of sixteenth-century Spanish authors.’Revue historique
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal980/.004/98
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. The problem of recognition; 2. The image of the barbarian; 3. The theory of natural slavery; 4. From nature's slaves to nature's children; 5. The rhetorician and the theologians: Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda and his dialogue, Democrates secundus; 6. A programme for comparative ethnology (I); 7. A programme for comparative ethnology (II); 8. Joseph François Lafitau: comparative ethnology and the language of symbols; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
SynopsisThis is the first in-depth study of the pre-Enlightenment methods by which Europeans attempted to describe and classify the American Indians and their society. Between 1512 and 1724 a simple deterministic view of human society was replaced by a more sophisticated relativistic approach. The author uses new methods of technical analysis to examine four groups of writers who analysed the Indian culture., This book gives a new interpretation of the reception of the new world by the old. It is the first in-depth study of the pre-Enlightenment methods by which Europeans attempted to describe and classify the American Indian and his society. Between 1512 and 1724 a simple determinist view of human society was replaced by a more sophisticated relativist approach. Anthony Pagden uses new methods of technical analysis, already developed in philosophy and anthropology, to examine four groups of writers who analysed Indian culture: the sixteenth-century theologian, Francisco de Vitoria, and his followers; the 'champion of the Indians' Bartolomé de Las Casas; and the Jesuit historians José de Acosta and Joseph François Lafitau. Dr Pagden explains the sources for their theories and how these conditioned their observations. He also examines for the first time the key terms in each writer's vocabulary - words such as 'barbarian' and 'civil' - and the assumptions that lay beneath them., This book gives a new interpretation of the reception of the new world by the old. It is the first in-depth study of the pre-Enlightenment methods by which Europeans attempted to describe and classify the American Indian and his society. Between 1512 and 1724 a simple determinist view of human society was replaced by a more sophisticated relativist approach. Anthony Pagden uses new methods of technical analysis, already developed in philosophy and anthropology, to examine four groups of writers who analysed Indian culture: the sixteenth-century theologian, Francisco de Vitoria, and his followers; the 'champion of the Indians' Bartolom de Las Casas; and the Jesuit historians Jos de Acosta and Joseph Fran ois Lafitau. Dr Pagden explains the sources for their theories and how these conditioned their observations. He also examines for the first time the key terms in each writer's vocabulary - words such as 'barbarian' and 'civil' - and the assumptions that lay beneath them.
LC Classification NumberGN308 .P253 1986
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Anthony Pagden, La caída del hombre natural
Una gran investigación sobre los procesos de conquista, colonización del Nuevo Mundo. Es valioso este libros por sus aportaciones a los procesos de representación, registro y conocimiento de las culturas y organizaciones sociales nativas de América.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
