Publisher's Synopsis
Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 1-7 is a collection of seven volumes written by Edward Sapir, a renowned linguist and anthropologist. The books cover a range of topics related to anthropology, including language, culture, and society. Sapir's work is known for its detailed analysis of language and its connection to culture and social behavior. In these volumes, Sapir explores the relationship between language and culture, the development of language over time, and the role of language in shaping human identity. He also examines the ways in which culture and society influence language use, and how language can be used to understand cultural practices and beliefs. The books are written in Sapir's signature style, which is both scholarly and accessible, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, linguistics, or cultural studies. Overall, Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 1-7 is a comprehensive and insightful collection of work by one of the most influential anthropologists of the 20th century.Includes Population Changes Among The Northern Plains Indians, By Clark Wissler; Regional Diversity In The Elaboration Of Sorcery In Polynesia, By Peter H. Buck; Cultural Relations Of The Gila River And Lower Colorado Tribes, By Leslie Spier; Hopi Hunting And Hunting Ritual, By Ernest Beaglehole; Navaho Warfare, By W. W. Hill; The Economy Of A Modern Teton Dakota Community, By H. Scudder Mekeel; And The Distribution Of The Northern Athapaskan Indians, By Cornelius Osgood.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.
