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The Evolution of Culture, and Other Essays

1906

Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers

The Evolution of Culture, and Other Essays

The Evolution of Culture, and Other Essays

Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers

1906

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The Evolution of Culture, and Other Essays, published in 1906 by Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers, is a collection of essays examining the application of evolutionary theory to human culture. The work focuses on the development of material arts and technology, documenting the progression from primitive to complex forms of craftsmanship. Edited by Henry Balfour, the essays aim to systematically link cultural expressions through an evolutionary classification system, highlighting the historical significance of artifacts in understanding human creativity and innovation.

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