Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage dans le monde des livres!
Ajouter ce livre à l'électronique
Grey
Ecrivez un nouveau commentaire Default profile 50px
Grey
Abonnez-vous pour lire le livre complet ou lisez les premières pages gratuitement!
All characters reduced
The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol 1 of 2 - Exploring Uncivilized Cultures: A 19th Century Anthropological Journey - cover

The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol 1 of 2 - Exploring Uncivilized Cultures: A 19th Century Anthropological Journey

J. G. Wood

Maison d'édition: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Synopsis

In "The Uncivilized Races of Men in All Countries of the World; Vol. 1 of 2," J. G. Wood embarks on an ambitious ethnographic exploration, meticulously documenting various societies deemed "uncivilized" during the late 19th century. Utilizing a descriptive and often vivid literary style, Wood weaves narratives that interlace artful observations with scientific inquiry, reflecting the Victorian fascination with anthropology and the exotic. His accounts draw heavily on travel and exploration literature, positioning them within a broader discourse on race and civilization that was prevalent in his time, while also complicating the idea of what constitutes "civilization" itself. J. G. Wood, a naturalist and writer, was profoundly influenced by the scientific revolutions of his era, which inspired him to catalog the diverse cultures he encountered during his travels. His background in natural history and a keen interest in human behavior provided him with a unique lens to view the cultural diversity of humanity, igniting a passion that transcended mere observation and sought to understand the rationality of seemingly alien customs and practices. This seminal work is recommended for scholars and lay readers alike who wish to delve into the complex interplay between culture and civilization. Wood's extensive research encourages a reflective understanding of humanity's myriad expressions and offers a compelling critique of contemporary social thought, making it an essential text for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or the ongoing conversations surrounding race and civilization.
Disponible depuis: 10/07/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 1382 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

  • Create Good Habits - Change Your Brain And Take Control Of Your Life Your Guide To Being Highly Successful In 2020 - cover

    Create Good Habits - Change Your...

    B.M. Lyons

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Do you want more structure in your life? Do you want to gain more discipline to become healthier, happier, and more successful? 
    If so, Create Good Habits is the right book for you! 
    Did you know the things that hold us back usually have nothing to do with the lack of skill or talent? Did you know the main difference between those who are stuck in life and those who create their success lies in small daily habits and actions? That’s right! 
    This book will show you how to let your best personality traits, talents, and skills shine through by simply becoming more efficient, disciplined and purposeful in your actions and use of time. 
    Research shows that a lack of time management skills, self-responsibility, and accountability often harms both our careers and personal lives. How? The answer lies in your mindset. When you start looking inwards and only focus on what's within your control, rather than feeling down about circumstances beyond your control, your life begins to change. 
    This book will teach you how to create the good habits necessary to produce success, improve your health, and help form healthy relationships. It will help you understand what’s holding you back, so that you may reclaim power and control of your time, energy, health, and financial growth.
    Voir livre
  • Yuan Dynasty - Mongol Rule and the Blending of Cultures - cover

    Yuan Dynasty - Mongol Rule and...

    Rolf Hedger

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The Yuan Dynasty emerged from the ambitions of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, who sought to consolidate Mongol rule over China. Before the establishment of the Yuan, the Mongols had waged a relentless military campaign against the Song Dynasty, the ruling power in southern China. After decades of conflict, Kublai Khan successfully defeated the Song in 1279, marking the first time in history that all of China was under foreign rule. His ascension to the throne not only signified the dominance of the Mongols but also introduced a new era of governance that blended Mongol traditions with Chinese administration. 
    Kublai Khan declared himself emperor in 1271 and named his dynasty "Yuan," meaning "Great Origin," a term rooted in Chinese philosophy and symbolic of the vast scope of Mongol rule. Unlike his predecessors, who maintained a nomadic lifestyle, Kublai recognized the necessity of adopting Chinese customs to effectively govern a vast and diverse population. He moved the capital from Karakorum to Dadu, present-day Beijing, reinforcing his commitment to ruling as a Chinese emperor while still maintaining Mongol authority. His reign sought to balance the military-driven expansion of his ancestors with the complexities of ruling a settled, bureaucratic society. 
    Despite his efforts to integrate into Chinese political traditions, Kublai faced challenges in legitimizing his rule. Many Han Chinese viewed the Mongols as outsiders and resisted their authority. To solidify his claim, Kublai adopted Confucian principles and retained elements of the Chinese imperial structure, appointing Chinese officials in lower government positions while keeping key positions reserved for Mongols and trusted foreign allies. This approach ensured Mongol dominance while utilizing the administrative expertise of the Chinese.
    Voir livre
  • Battle Tested! - Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders - cover

    Battle Tested! - Gettysburg...

    Anonyme

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    You may never visit the Gettysburg battlefield, but understanding historic lessons from Battle Tested! will have a profound influence on not only your leadership abilities, but also your life, organizations, and career. 
     
     
     
    In order to be a truly effective leader, it is necessary to learn as much as possible from the examples of history—the disasters as well as the triumphs. At Gettysburg, Union and Confederate commanders faced a series of critical leadership challenges under the enormous stress of combat. The fate of the nation hung in the balance. These leaders each responded in different ways, but the concepts and principles they applied during those traumatic three days contain critical lessons for today's leaders that are both useful and applicable—whether those leaders manage operations at a large corporation, supervise a public institution, lead an athletic team, or govern a state or municipality. 
     
       
     
    In the twenty-first century, leadership is the indispensable quantity that separates successful organizations from failures. Successful leaders communicate vision, motivate team members, and inspire trust. One must move both people and the collective organization into the future while, at the same time, dealing with the past. A leader must learn to master the dynamic requirements of decision-making and change.
    Voir livre
  • Bricks that Build Us Book 2 - Family and a successful childhood concerning constructive beliefs and influences Christian virtues philosophy's rolecommunity with fallible education and law - cover

    Bricks that Build Us Book 2 -...

    Rob Howat

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Since you recognize that things are going dangerously wrong both worldwide and on our streets, this is a series of four short books for you. They develop the calling for immediate action with many of the avoidable causes identified, listed and remedies stated clearly all in 'crystal clear' language. Now is the time to push back and protect our loved ones, our young, those who are vulnerable and all our futures. Later may well be too late. For many thinking people there is a well-founded and growing disquiet about where our world is going. Undeniably we observe that wasteful preoccupation with owning things which has replaced family values, sound reason, decency and necessary self-discipline for far too many. The me-first society focuses upon personal gratification while rejecting the more central need to think and work together to maintain our community and social family. Discarded is the we-first, polite and supportive normality of quieter times, led now by the shallow, self-interested more grotesque ideas, ideals and human actors. Through this storm of mediocracy and shallow existence can be heard the tramping of media moguls, the infected internet and dead actors of artificial "intelligence", cold scam 'phone callers that daily threaten our loved ones and us. We must most urgently identify our enemies with their manipulative control methods and develop effective counterarguments with successful countermeasures. Unified, self-disciplined, clarified actions, focused on restoring our interdependent caring communities, can and will successfully rebuild common sense and social sanity one brick at a time.
    Voir livre
  • Pain as a Portal - A Philosophy to Explore Your Potential - cover

    Pain as a Portal - A Philosophy...

    April Simone

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Discover how Mettāmorphosis-an essential new philosophy-offers a pathway to alleviate suffering and connects you with your own inherent wisdom to make sense of it all. 
    The book is divided into three parts: 
        * Part One explores The PAIN Process model, introducing the philosophy behind it and a step-by-step guide to frame, process and morph your pain into gifts. 
        * Part Two includes case studies to provide clear examples of how this model has been applied in real-life scenarios. 
        * Part Three offers deeply personal and vulnerable narratives from April Simone's own life, serving as sustenance of hope for your mind and heart. 
    Pain as a Portal is a transmission that serves as a guide, travelling alongside you on your journey to uncover the many gifts your pain has to offer.
    Voir livre
  • Markov - cover

    Markov

    JP Sayle, Lisa Oliver

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    When Markov finds himself in a life and death situation, can the one man who rejected him be his true savior?   
    Markov Thalassa is stubborn, however even he has his limits when it comes to being rejected. When his brothers need help he contacts the one man he believes can help him, Cassius his old Shadow Commander. Only things backfire and Markov leaves the security of his family and his ex-team mates, heading straight into the clutches of evil on a quest to help find missing dragon eggs.  
    Shadow Commander, Cassius hides a secret. A secret so big that it means he has to reject his fated mate. Then he finds out his mate is in danger and must make some decisions that could jeopardize everything he works so hard to protect.  
    His world falls apart while he searches for Markov and now he has nothing to lose. But is it too late for forgiveness as the two men fight against the clock to figure out how to keep the Thalassa’s growing family safe from Andromeda – the worst kind of evil.  
    Markov is a paranormal gay romance, with a hard-headed shark who struggles to share and a kraken who decides to shake things up. This is the fourth book in the Tangled Tentacles Series. Each book in this series will deal with a new couple, so while the HEA is guaranteed, the epilogue for each book will lead into the next title.
    Voir livre