ISBN:
0803213948
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9780803213944
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xiii, 536 p)
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ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg.] [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library 2010 Electronic reproduction
Series Statement:
Critical studies in the history of anthropology
Parallel Title:
Print version Anthropology goes to the fair
DDC:
305.897007477866
Keywords:
McGee, W J
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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Indians of North America Public opinion
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Public opinion
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Human zoos
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Indians in popular culture History
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Indians of North America Exhibitions
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United States Race relations
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United States History
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United States Ethnic relations
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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
Description / Table of Contents:
Organizing the Louisiana Purchase ExpositionWJ McGee and the science of man -- Planning the anthropology department and model Indian School -- Assembling the "races of mankind" -- Presenting worthy Indians -- The model Indian School -- The Philippine Reservation -- The anthropology villages -- The Polyglot Pike -- Being a living exhibit -- In the anthropology building -- Anthropological performances -- Celebrating the fair and going home -- The experiences of an exposition.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 469-510) and index
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified star MiAaHDL
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