HABITAT, ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN THE CENTRAL AFRICA RAIN FOREST by Jan Vansina ( 9780854967339 )

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HABITAT, ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN THE CENTRAL AFRICA RAIN FOREST

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Jan Vansina

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1 November, 1992

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The renowned anthropologist Daryll Forde advocated comparative anthropological studies. This work argues that Forde's criticisms apply despite both Forde's considerable intellectual legacy and an exponential increase in available information. It challenges the scholarship of sociologists and anthropologists.

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Over 50 years ago, the renowned anthropologist Daryll Forde strongly advocated comparative anthropological studies. Professor Vansina argues that 50 years later, Forde's criticisms still apply despite both Forde's considerable intellectual legacy and an exponential increase in available information. Using the example of Central African peoples, Professor Vansina challenges the current scholarship of sociologists and anthropologists, and makes a compelling case for broad, historical, comparative studies.

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