Man and His Works

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Man and His Works is a foundational anthropological text by Melville J. Herskovits that systematically explores cultural relativism and the nature of human culture.

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instanceOf anthropology book
book
author Melville J. Herskovits
contrastsWith ethnocentrism
countryOfOrigin United States
describedAs foundational anthropological text
emphasizes the importance of fieldwork in anthropology
the relativity of cultural values
understanding cultures on their own terms
explores cultural patterns
cultural variation
methodological issues in cultural study
theoretical foundations of culture
field anthropology
focusesOn systematic exploration of culture
the concept of cultural relativism
the nature of human culture
genre non-fiction
hasAuthor Melville J. Herskovits
hasPerspective relativist approach to culture
influenced development of cultural relativism in anthropology
language English
mainSubject cultural relativism
human culture
notableWork Man and His Works
relatedTo Boasian anthropology
cultural anthropology
history of anthropological theory
usedIn university anthropology courses

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Melville J. Herskovits
Melville J. Herskovits
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