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Academic Critiques of and by Colin Turnbull, 1968-1983

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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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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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