Geography and Ethnography

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This fascinating volume brings together leading specialists, whohave analyzed the thoughts and records documenting the worldviewsof a wide range of pre-modern societies. * Presents evidence from across the ages; from antiquity throughto the Age of Discovery * Provides cross-cultural comparison of ancient societies aroundthe globe, from the Chinese to the Incas and Aztecs, from theGreeks and Romans to the peoples of ancient India * Explores newly discovered medieval Islamic materials

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Kurt A. Raaflaub

Themen in »Geography and Ethnography«

Ancient & Classical History Anthropological Theory & Methods/Ethnography Anthropologie Anthropologie / Theorie u. Methoden, Ethnographie Anthropology Antike u. klassische Geschichte Classical Studies Humanistische Studien Kulturgeschichte

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"The basic premise, not to be dismissed, is that other'ancient' or 'pre-modern' societies can inform us about theClassical and Near Eastern progenitors of our own, if we areprepared to look and learn." (Ancient West and East,2014)"In sum, the editors, and the publisher, are to be congratulated onproducing, a stimulating volume which provides expert guidance tomany aspects of the foreign country which is the past."(Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science, 2011) "The 20 papers originated in a workshop held at Brown Universityin March 2006 and fully reflect the series' world focus and broaddefinition of ancient societies." (CHOICE, July 2010)"Inspirational in conception, seamless in execution, andexemplary in cohesion, this book of twenty well-written essays onthe diversity of world views from antiquity to the sixteenthcentury has an important message for modern 'one world'globalism." Catherine Delano-Smith, Institute of Historical Research,University of London
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