“Culture or civilization, taken in its wide ethnographic sense, is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society”
Book:Primitive Culture
Quote by Edward Burnett Tylor
Work
Primitive Culture
This book delves into the customs, traditions, and social structures of prehistoric and early human societies, offering insights into the origins of human culture and development. more
Author
Edward Burnett Tylor
Edward Burnett Tylor was a British anthropologist known for his research on primitive societies and his contributions to the theory of cultural evolution. His work had a profound impact on the development of cultural anthropology. more
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