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The ethnography of Charles Darwin : a study of his writings on Aboriginal peoples /

"This book attempts to reconcile the prevailing dual visions of Darwin as racist and as humanitarian. By consolidating Darwin's fragmentary ethnographic writings, the text charts his switch from early resignation regarding the victimization of native tribes to advocacy for their plight on...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: De Paolo, Charles, 1950-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, [2010]
Subjects:
Darwin, Charles, > 1809-1882 > Political and social views.
Darwin, Charles, > 1809-1882 > Criticism and interpretation.
Indigenous peoples > Public opinion.
Ethnophilosophy.
Human evolution > Philosophy.
Racism in anthropology.
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Summary:"This book attempts to reconcile the prevailing dual visions of Darwin as racist and as humanitarian. By consolidating Darwin's fragmentary ethnographic writings, the text charts his switch from early resignation regarding the victimization of native tribes to advocacy for their plight on the basis of demographic, biological, and behavioral evidence"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:v, 210 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-204) and index.
ISBN:9780786448777 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786448776 (pbk. : alk. paper)