The Evolution of Culture: The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome 1st Edition by Leslie A White (PDF)

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One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures, has not been in print for several years. Now Evolution of Culture is again available in paperback, allowing today’s generation of anthropologists new access to Leslie White’s crucial contribution to the theory of cultural evolution. A new, substantial introduction by Robert Carneiro and Burton J. Brown assess White’s historical importance and continuing influence in the discipline. White is credited with reintroducing evolution in a way that had a profound impact on our understanding of the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture in the development of civilizations. A materialist, he was particularly concerned with societies’ ability to harness energy as an indicator of progress, and his empirical analysis of this equation covers a vast historical span. Fearlessly tackling the most fundamental questions of culture and society during the cold war, White was frequently a lightning rod both inside and outside the academy. His book will provoke equally potent debates today, and is a key component of any course or reading list in anthropological or archaeological theory and cultural ecology.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures. From the Back Cover One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the disciplineas most important, complex, and controversial figures. About the Author The late Leslie A. White (1900–1975) was one of anthropology’s most renowned theorists. From his base at University of Michigan, he influenced generations of students and followers with his ideas of cultural evolution. He was author of numerous books on theory and on his fieldwork in the American southwest. Read more

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⭐This review refers to the kindle edition of the book.I was happy to see this edition of Leslie White’s book in kindle format, but sadly this appears to be a photocopy of the title. Unfortunately, the reader cannot take advantage of kindle features such as highlighting, note taking or sharing. This is hardly legible on a kindle, iPad or the mac app. Do not purchase this book until amazon or the publisher fixes this title!

⭐Although the Kindle book is withdrawn the surviving “Look Inside” view shows that the photocopied text was perfectly readable. The book content should not be suppressed on the excuse of imperfect digitization for note-taking, sharing, etc. Please bring it back to the catalog.

⭐Please make this work available in Kindle. It is a seminal work in Cultural Anthropology and Dr. White was an insightful and challenging thinker. I want to read his work.

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