
The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man
Mental and Social Condition of Savages
John Lubbock(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 23. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
412 pages
978-1-108-06849-9 (ISBN)
Description
Though professionally a banker and politician, John Lubbock (1834-1913) is best remembered for his scientific writings. As a boy, he was tutored by his father's friend, Charles Darwin, in natural history. He went on to make contributions to archaeology, anthropology and entomology. In this illustrated anthropological treatise, Lubbock applies evolutionary theory to the development of human civilisations, outlining the progression from ancient forms of art, relationships, religion, ethics, language and law to their counterparts in the present day. He argues that the social structures of ancient cultures can be interpreted through interaction with contemporary primitive cultures. Published in book form in 1870, the material for this work was first delivered as a lecture series at the Royal Institution. Lubbock's Pre-historic Times as Illustrated by Ancient Remains, and the Manners and Customs of Modern Savages (1865), in which he coined the terms Palaeolithic and Neolithic, is also reissued in this series.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
5 Plates, black and white; 20 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
579 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-06849-9 (9781108068499)
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Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Art and ornaments; 3. Marriage and relationship; 4. Religion; 5. Religion (cont.); 6. Religion (cont.); 7. Character and morals; 8. Language; 9. Laws; Appendix; Notes; Index.