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The Anthropologist as Geologist: Howitt in Colonial Gippsland.

Authors :
Keen, Ian
Source :
Australian Journal of Anthropology; Apr2000, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p78, 20p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses Alfred William Howitt's position as an amateur of science in colonial Gippsland, Victoria, and explores connections between his geological and anthropological endeavors. Colonial context of Howitt's research; Development of evolutionist anthropology; Howitt's geological anthropology.

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Subjects :
ANTHROPOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
10358811
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Australian Journal of Anthropology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2994987
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1835-9310.2000.tb00264.x
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