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Selected Readings in Anthropology is a book published in 1919 by the Department of Anthropology. The book is a collection of articles and essays written by prominent anthropologists of the time, covering a wide range of topics in the field of anthropology. The readings are organized into four main sections: Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Linguistics. The physical anthropology section includes articles on human evolution, race, and physical characteristics of different populations. The cultural anthropology section covers topics such as kinship, social organization, and religion. The archaeology section includes articles on the prehistory of different regions of the world, while the linguistics section covers topics such as language families and language change. The book is intended as a resource for students and scholars of anthropology, providing a comprehensive overview of the field and its key concepts. Overall, Selected Readings in Anthropology is a valuable contribution to the study of human culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.