The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians - Wissler, Clark
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"The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians" by Clark Wissler offers a detailed ethnographic study of the Siksika, also known as the Blackfoot Indians. This classic work provides invaluable insights into the social structures, customs, and traditions of this significant Plains Indian tribe. Wissler's meticulous research explores Native American culture, examining aspects of daily life, social organization, and the intricate relationships within the Blackfoot community. A cornerstone of indigenous studies and cultural anthropology, this book delves into the heart of Siksika social life. Readers…mehr

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"The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians" by Clark Wissler offers a detailed ethnographic study of the Siksika, also known as the Blackfoot Indians. This classic work provides invaluable insights into the social structures, customs, and traditions of this significant Plains Indian tribe. Wissler's meticulous research explores Native American culture, examining aspects of daily life, social organization, and the intricate relationships within the Blackfoot community. A cornerstone of indigenous studies and cultural anthropology, this book delves into the heart of Siksika social life. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of information pertaining to the Blackfoot Indians, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American history, social science, and the cultural heritage of the Plains Indians. This edition preserves the integrity of the original work, offering a timeless perspective on a vital part of North American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Clark Wissler (1870-1947) was an esteemed American anthropologist who significantly contributed to the study of Native American cultures, especially those on the Great Plains. He was born in rural Indiana and initially trained in psychology at Indiana University, earning his Ph.D. in 1901. Wissler's career soon pivoted to anthropology under the influence of Franz Boas at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, where he worked for many decades. Wissler's work is marked by his innovation in cultural anthropology, establishing patterns of culture through the distribution of traits and the use of statistical methods, laying groundwork for future cultural area studies and ecological approaches to anthropology. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to the understanding of the Blackfoot Indians, encapsulated in his seminal work, 'The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians' (1911), a comprehensive account of the tribe's social customs, religious beliefs, and daily life. His literary style is characterized by an empirical approach, often descriptive and based on painstaking fieldwork. Wissler's legacy in the field of anthropology is anchored in his meticulous methodology and his role as a pioneering figure in early 20th-century anthropological research. Noteworthy among his plethora of scholarly contributions, this book remains an enduring piece of ethnographic literature, offering rich insight into the Blackfoot society and serving as an invaluable resource for anyone studying the Northern Plains tribes.