Alfred C. (Alfred Cort) Haddon
Alfred Cort Haddon, Sc.D., FRS, FRGS FRAI was an influential British anthropologist and ethnologist. Initially a biologist, who achieved his most notable fieldwork, with W. H. R. Rivers, Charles Gabriel Seligman and Sidney Ray on the Torres Strait Islands. He returned to Christ's College, Cambridge, where he had been an undergraduate, and effectively founded the School of Anthropology. Haddon was a major influence on the work of the American ethnologist Caroline Furness Jayne.
Head-hunters, black, white, and brown
Embark on a journey through vibrant cultures and fading traditions as a 19th-century expedition explores the lives of indigenous islanders.
By Alfred C. (Alfred Cort) Haddon
History of anthropology
From ancient thinkers to modern science, discover the chaotic origins and gradual development of the field dedicated to understanding humanity.
By Alfred C. (Alfred Cort) Haddon
Magic and Fetishism
Explore the enigmatic fusion of spirituality and culture as ancient beliefs in magic and powerful objects shape the very core of societies.
By Alfred C. (Alfred Cort) Haddon
Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs
Discover how the art of indigenous cultures transforms over time, mirroring the evolution of life itself.
By Alfred C. (Alfred Cort) Haddon