alfred kroeber

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alfred kroeber

Alfred Kroeber studied the cultural artifacts of indigenous peoples.

Definition

Proper noun: - Alfred Kroeber: A prominent United States anthropologist, renowned for his foundational studies and theories of culture. He was a key figure in the development of anthropology as a discipline in the early 20th century.

Usage
  • As a subject or object of study: The name is used to refer to the person, his work, or his intellectual legacy within anthropology.
    • Alfred Kroeber conducted extensive fieldwork among Indigenous tribes of California.
    • The concept of the "superorganic" in culture is often associated with Alfred Kroeber.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kroeberian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories or methods of Alfred Kroeber.
    • The scholar took a Kroeberian approach to analyzing the cultural patterns.
Variants and Related Words
  • A. L. Kroeber: A common abbreviated form of his name.
  • Kroeber: Often used alone, especially in academic contexts, to refer to him or his ideas.
    • Kroeber's work on cultural configurations was groundbreaking.
Synonyms
  • Anthropologist: A scientist who studies human societies and cultures.
  • Ethnologist: A specialist in the comparative study of cultures.
Related Concepts
  • Cultural anthropology: The branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural variation among humans, a field to which Kroeber contributed significantly.
  • Configurationalism: A theoretical approach in anthropology emphasizing the study of cultural patterns as integrated wholes, closely linked to Kroeber's work.
alfred kroeber

Alfred Kroeber studied the cultural artifacts of indigenous peoples.

Noun
  1. United States anthropologist noted for his studies of culture (1876-1960)

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