Explaining Human Origins: Myth, Imagination and Conjecture by Wiktor Stoczkowski

Description: Explaining Human Origins by Wiktor Stoczkowski, Mary Turton Wiktor Stoczkowski, a palaeo-anthropologist, argues that theories of human origins developed by archaeologists and physical anthropologists from the early nineteenth century to the present day are structurally similar to Western folk theories, and to the speculations of earlier philosophers. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wiktor Stoczkowski, a palaeo-anthropologist, argues that the theories of human origins developed by archaeologists and physical anthropologists from the early nineteenth century to the present day are structurally similar to Western folk theories, and to the speculations of earlier philosophers. Reviewing a remarkable range of thinkers writing in a variety of European languages, he makes a convincing argument for this case. Even though the book criticises the lack of development in theories of human origins, its conclusion is optimistic about the power of the scientific approach to deliver more reliable theories - but only if the influences of popular discourse on its thinking are properly identified. Author Biography Wiktor Stoczkowski (b.1959) was trained as a prehistoric archaeologist and ethnologist and, later, as an historian of science. He is lecturer in anthropology at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris, is director of Groupe de recherches sur les savoirs (EHESS) and research member of Laboratoire danthropologie sociale. His publications include Anthropologie naive, anthropologie savante (1994), Aux origines de lhumanite: Anthologie (1996), and Des Hommes, des extraterrestres et des dieux (1999), and numerous articles. Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. Prehistory and the conditioned imagination; 3. Anthropogenesis and science; 4. In search of causes; 5. A double game. Promotional This book argues the influence of Western folk ideas on human origin theories from the nineteenth century onwards. Promotional "Headline" This book argues the influence of Western folk ideas on human origin theories from the nineteenth century onwards. Description for Bookstore Wiktor Stoczkowski, a palaeo-anthropologist, argues that theories of human origins developed by archaeologists and physical anthropologists from the early nineteenth century to the present day are structurally similar to Western folk theories, and to the speculations of earlier philosophers. Description for Library Wiktor Stoczkowski, a palaeo-anthropologist, argues that theories of human origins developed by archaeologists and physical anthropologists from the early nineteenth century to the present day are structurally similar to Western folk theories, and to the speculations of earlier philosophers. Details ISBN0521651344 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2002 Translator Mary Turton ISBN-10 0521651344 ISBN-13 9780521651349 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Myth, Imagination and Conjecture Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French DEWEY 599.938 Author Mary Turton Short Title EXPLAINING HUMAN ORIGINS Language English Media Book Pages 246 Affiliation Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris Publication Date 2002-05-16 DOI 10.1604/9780521651349 UK Release Date 2002-05-16 AU Release Date 2002-05-16 NZ Release Date 2002-05-16 Illustrations 7 Tables, unspecified Alternative 9780521657303 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95106481;

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