Clark Wissler

The sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: LEGARE STREET PR
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9781015648883
• ISBN-10: 1015648886
• Artikelnr.: 67262809

Autorenporträt

Clark Wissler, an American anthropologist born in 1870, was an influential figure in the early 20th century, particularly known for his work among the Native American tribes of the Great Plains. With a Ph.D. from Columbia University, Wissler was a pioneer in the field of culture area research, and he became the curator at the American Museum of Natural History, influencing the discipline with his methodological approaches and vast ethnographic work. His scholarly contributions include numerous articles and books, one notably being 'The Sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians' (1918), which provides a detailed account of the key ceremony of the Blackfoot people. In this work, Wissler not only describes the dance and its symbolism but also considers its place within Plains Indian culture as a whole. His writing style, characterized by a careful balance of description and analysis, offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Wissler's dedication to anthropology shaped much of what is understood about Native American cultures and established him as a prominent figure in his field. He passed away in 1947, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship that continues to be referenced by anthropologists and historians alike.