George Peter Murdock Books
George Peter Murdock was an American anthropologist remembered for his empirical approach to ethnological studies. He extensively examined family and kinship structures across diverse cultures, aiming for a profound understanding of human societies. His rigorous methodology and cross-cultural analyses offered valuable insights into social organization.
Outline of South American Cultures
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It offers insights that are deemed essential by scholars, highlighting its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts.
Our Primitive Contemporaries
- 636 pages
- 23 hours of reading
This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. The editions aim to provide affordable access to these timeless texts while preserving the original content and artwork, ensuring that readers can enjoy the historical significance and literary value of these works in a modern format.
This reference offers a simple method for choosing a valid sample of the world's known societies for cross-cultural research.