Anthropology Goes to the Fair
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| Title: | Anthropology Goes to the Fair |
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| Description: | As scientists claiming specialized knowledge about indigenous peoples, especially American Indians, anthropologists used expositions to promote their quest for professional status and authority. This title shows how anthropology showcased itself'to show each half of the world how the other half lives.' |
| Authors: | Parezo, Nancy J. |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Public opinion--United States, Human zoos--United States, Indians of North America--Exhibitions, Indians in popular culture--History, Indians of North America--Public opinion |
| Categories: | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Native American Studies, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | As scientists claiming specialized knowledge about indigenous peoples, especially American Indians, anthropologists used expositions to promote their quest for professional status and authority. This title shows how anthropology showcased itself'to show each half of the world how the other half lives.' |
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| ISBN: | 9780803237599 9780803213944 |
