Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Character of Races As Influenced by Physical Environment, Natural Selection and Historical Development"" by Ellsworth Huntington is a comprehensive study of the impact of physical environment, natural selection, and historical development on the character of different races. The author examines the physical and environmental factors that have influenced the development of various races and how these factors have shaped their cultural, social, and psychological characteristics.Huntington delves into the historical development of different races and how their interactions with other races have influenced their character. He also explores the impact of natural selection on the development of different races, including the role of genetics and evolution in shaping their physical and mental traits.The book is organized into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the relationship between physical environment, natural selection, historical development, and race. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including anthropological studies, historical records, and scientific research, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the subject.Overall, ""Character of Races As Influenced by Physical Environment, Natural Selection and Historical Development"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on the complex interplay between physical environment, natural selection, historical development, and race. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the factors that have shaped the character of different races throughout history.1925. Why did such meteoric intellectual brilliancy occur in Greece? Why are such wonderful Hindu ruins located in Cambodia in Indo-China? What has a high type of culture been able to persist for a thousand years in stormy Iceland? And why do we see in China the curious anomaly of a progressive South and a conservative North? After years of search, Mr. Huntington believes that at least a partial explanation is found in natural selection arising most frequently under the stress of over-population and migration. The principle involved is so simple and obvious that it seems almost incredible that it has been so largely ignored by students of geography, history and sociology. This work is the result of his research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
