Adolf Bastian
Der Völkergedanke Im Aufbau Einer Wissenschaft Vom Menschen (The Idea of the People in the Construction of a Science of Man) by Adolf Bastian, published in 1881, explores the foundations of a science centered on the concept of ’Volk’ or ’people’. Bastian, a prominent figure in the development of ethnology and anthropology, delves into the collective consciousness and cultural expressions of various societies. This work represents an important contribution to the understanding of human behavior and social structures during a period of significant intellectual and scientific development. Bastian’s theories, while rooted in the 19th century, continue to influence discussions on cultural identity and the nature of human society, marking this work as a valuable resource for scholars interested in the history of social sciences and anthropological thought.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
