Academic Critiques of and by Colin Turnbull, 1968-1983
Scope and Contents
Includes a critique by Frederick Barth of The Mountain People with Colin Turnbull's response; Turnbull's critique of Derek Freeman's biography of Margaret Mead; and Turnbull's reviews of other works on Mead [see also box 48]. Also includes correspondence and documents related to the publishing of academic works of Joseph Towles and Turnbull, including letters from editors rejecting Towles' publications, a publishing agreement between Simon and Schuster Publishing, and materials regarding the Towles and Turnbull book The African Tradition in America.
Dates
- Creation: 1968-1983
Creator
- From the Collection: Towles, Joseph A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turnbull, Colin M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
This collection has restrictions to access. For more information, please read the collection inventory or contact the Avery Research Center: (843) 953-7609.
Extent
From the Series: 11.5 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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