Ethnography of Charles Darwin

A Study of His Writings on Aboriginal Peoples

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

Because of his stature as one of the great minds of the nineteenth century, Darwin and his work have been examined from almost every conceivable angle. This has led to much critical disagreement on his thoughts regarding the dignity of man, particularly of aboriginal peoples. This book attempts to reconcile the prevailing dual visions of Darwin--as racist and as humanitarian. By consolidating Darwin's fragmentary ethnographic writings, the text charts his switch from early resignation regarding the victimization of native tribes to advocacy for their plight. While recognizing the differences between modern Europeans and primitive communities, Darwin developed a firm belief in the dignity of man and ultimately viewed the exploitation of aboriginal peoples as morally indefensible.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-02-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786448777

Utforska kategorier

Etnicitet inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Charles De Paolo, the author of numerous books, is a professor of English at Manhattan Community College, the City University of New York. He lives in Aberdeen, New Jersey.

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Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsIntroduction Abbreviations Part I. Precursors and Analogues1. Humboldt’s Critical Ethnology 2. Malthus’ Theological Demography 3. King and FitzRoy in Tierra del Fuego Part II. A Voyage to Humanity4. Slavery in South America 5. FitzRoy and Darwin in Tierra del Fuego 6. The “Barbarians” of Argentina 7. “The Mysterious Agency”: Darwin in the South Seas 8. The Making of Humboldt’s Ethnology Part III. The Post-Voyage Ethnology9. Allied Kingdoms, 1836 to 1870 10. Natural Selection: The Bio-Ethical Dilemma 11. Transportation and Census 12. Descent as Synthesis Works Cited Index