Report

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Author: United States. Congress. House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1190
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Genre: United States
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Anthropology Goes to the Fair

Anthropology Goes to the Fair
Author: Nancy J. Parezo
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0803213948

As scientists claiming specialized knowledge about indigenous peoples, especially American Indians, anthropologists used expositions to promote their quest for professional status and authority. This title shows how anthropology showcased itself "to show each half of the world how the other half lives".