Race, Culture, and Evolution: Essays in the History of Anthropology (Phoenix Series)
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
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Summary
Race, Culture, and Evolution: Essays in the History of Anthropology (Phoenix Series) by George Stocking is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1982 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 380 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- You want a clear account of what happened and why.
- You want a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780226774947
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
Skip it if: You want a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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What stands out here
This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780226774947
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