The Science of Culture
A Study of Man and Civilization
by Leslie A White
Leslie White was one of the most important-and controversial-figures in American anthropology. This classic work, initially published in 1949, contains White’s definitive statement on what he termed ‘culturology.’
Leslie White was one of the most important and controversial figures in American anthropology. This classic work, initially published in 1949, contains White’s definitive statement on what he termed “culturology.” In his new prologue to this reprint of the second edition, Robert Carneiro outlines the key events in White’s life and career, especially his championing of cultural evolutionism and cultural materialism. Praise from readers “Republishing these pioneer articles now makes White’s fundamental exposition easily available to a new generation of social scientists.” Richard N. Adams, University of Texas “One of the best works ever produced by an anthropologist. White was a remarkable thinker and his writings were filled with ‘intellectual content.'” Lewis R. Binford, Southern Methodist University “The enduring foundation of a science of culture is made supremely accessible thanks to the lucidity of White’s writing.” Robert Bates Graber, Truman State University “Written with a straightforward crispness. A welcome treat in an age when obscurity is often confused with profundity.” David Kaplan, Brandeis University
I. Science and Symbols Introduction Chapter 1. Science Is Sciencing Chapter 2. The Symbol: The Origin and Basis of Human Behavior Chapter 3. On the Use of Tools by Primates Chapter 4. Mind Is Minding Chapter 5. The Expansion of the Scope of Science II. Man and Culture Introduction Chapter 6. Culturological vs. Psychological Interpretations of Human Behavior Chapter 7. Cultural Determinants of Mind Chapter 8. Genius: Its Causes and Incidence Chapter 9. Ikhnaton: The Great Man vs. the Culture Process Chapter 10. The Locus of Mathematical Reality Chapter 11. The Definition and Prohibition of Incest Chapter 12. Man's Control over Civilization: An Anthropocentric Illusion III. Energy and Civilization Introduction Chapter 13. Energy and the Evolution of Culture IV. Culturology Chapter 14. The Science of Culture Chapter References Bibliography Index
- By (author) Leslie A. White
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