Evolution and Society (Paperback)

In this 1966 text Dr Burrow investigates the reasons why Victorian pioneers of social science were habitually approaching the study of other societies with largely positivistic and evolutionary methodologies. As a result of this, anthropology appeared to be seeking affirmation of assumed laws and stages of progress, rather than looking to appreciate and understand other societies in terms of their own uniqueness and functionality. Here, the author not only studies Victorian thought on evolution in general, but also seeks to contextualise those ideas which are often classified as exclusively Darwinist within the studies and writings of other leading figures in Victorian science and social science, whose works often predate The Origin of the Species. His book also makes an incredibly important contribution to the ways in which ideas on evolution and society operated within the framework of general Victorian thought and assumption.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1970
First published:	1966
Authors:	J.W. Burrow
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	322
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-09600-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-09600-6
Barcode:	9780521096003

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