Ancient Society (eBook)

Or, Researches in the Lines of Human Progress from Savagery, through Barbarism to Civilization

Lewis Henry Morgan (Autor)

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2022
557 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701513-0 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Ancient Society' by Lewis Henry Morgan, the author delves into the study of social evolution, focusing on the development of human societies from their most primitive forms to more complex hierarchical structures. The book examines the historical and anthropological evidence of various ancient societies, providing a detailed analysis of their social organization, kinship systems, and technological advancements. Written in a scholarly and informative style, 'Ancient Society' places a particular emphasis on the role of kinship in shaping social relationships and the evolution of civilization. This work is considered a seminal text in the field of anthropology and has influenced subsequent studies on cultural evolution and societal development. Lewis Henry Morgan, an American anthropologist and ethnologist, conducted extensive research on Native American tribes and their kinship systems, which greatly informed his theories on social evolution. His firsthand experiences with indigenous cultures inspired him to write 'Ancient Society' as a comprehensive exploration of human social development from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. I highly recommend 'Ancient Society' to readers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the study of human civilization. This seminal work offers valuable insights into the origins and evolution of human societies and remains a relevant and influential text in the field of social sciences.

Autor

Lewis Henry Morgan (1818–1881) was a pioneering American anthropologist and social theorist, hailed for his work on kinship and social structure among indigenous peoples of the Americas. Born in Aurora, New York, Morgan studied at Union College before commencing a career in law. However, his interactions with the Iroquois, particularly the Seneca, spurred his interest in social patterns and led to his groundbreaking research in anthropology and ethnology. His magnum opus, 'Ancient Society,' published in 1877, revolutionized the understanding of human development and cultural evolution, positing a framework that categorized human societies from 'savagery' through 'barbarism' to 'civilization.' Despite the fact that modern anthropology has largely discarded these ethnocentric and evolutionary categories, Morgan's comparative methodologies laid the groundwork for future anthropological and ethnographic studies. His detailed analysis of kinship systems and the concept of consanguinity and affinity expanded the intellectual horizons of his time and remained influential in both the social sciences and the burgeoning field of sociology. Morgan is remembered not only for his empirical contributions to anthropology but also for the way he applied his findings to broader theoretical constructs concerning social progress and development. His work informed and was admired by eminent thinkers such as Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, influencing their own writings on historical materialism and societal organization.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Schlagworte: american anthropology • ancient civilizations literature • Anthropological theory • anthropology classics • Civilization • community structures • cultural anthropology book • Cultural Development • Ethnological Studies • Historical progress theory • human cultural evolution • kinship and culture study • kinship systems • Lewis Henry Morgan works • origin of the family book • political theory • prehistoric civilizations • prehistoric societies book • Primitive societies • Social Evolution • social evolution literature • Sociology • theories of the state • the State • tribal society literature