Mirror for Man

Name: Mirror for Man
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Mirror for ManThe Relation of Anthropology to Modern Life\nAuthor(s): Clyde Kluckhohn\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138088047, 978-1138088047\nSynopsis\nWhile the world has undoubtedly been shrinking, at the same time it has grown more complex. The likelihood of culture clashes leading to outright conflict is high, perhaps higher than ever. As Andrea L. Smith convincingly argues in her new introduction to this classic work, certain questions are as valid today as in 1949, when Mirror for Man was first published. Can anthropology break down prejudices that exist between peoples and nations? Can knowledge of past human behavior help solve the worlds modern problems? What effect will American attitudes likely have on the future of the world?\n\nIn Mirror for Man, Clyde Kluckhohn scrutinizes anthropology, showing how the discipline can contribute to the reconciliation of conflicting cultures. He questions age-old .