| Author |
Hellwald, Friedrich von, 1842-1892 |
| Title |
Die menschliche Familie nach ihrer Entstehung und natürlichen Entwickelung
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Die menschliche Familie nach ihrer Entstehung und natürlichen Entwickelung" by Friedrich von Hellwald is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work extensively explores the origins and evolution of the human family, examining it through the lens of ethnography and comparative studies across different cultures. The text likely delves into the biological, social, and historical factors that shaped family structures, emphasizing the family unit as a social concept while questioning established notions of family norms. At the start of the book, the author presents an introduction that establishes the importance of understanding the human family within the context of its origins and transformations over time. Hellwald highlights previous cultural theories of the family, contrasting them with findings from ethnographic research that reveal diverse family structures across different societies. He posits that the family is not a fixed entity but rather a concept influenced by cultural norms and evolutionary factors, setting the stage for a detailed examination of various family forms and the underlying dynamics between genders and generations. Through references to animal behavior and human cultural practices, he begins to explore the complexities of familial relationships and the instinctual drives that shape them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Families -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53025 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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