Charles Wagley

Charles Wagley (1913-1991) was an American anthropologist specializing in rural Latin America. His principal focus was Brazil, where he is considered one of the founders of contemporary Brazilian Anthropology. He made major contributions to the concept of cultural areas for Latin America (including a typology of subcultures for the region) and to the notion that race was a cultural construct. He conducted extensive research in the Amazon among indigenous and peasant peoples. Out of the latter came his classic description of peasant life (e.g. rubber tappers) in the Amazon- Amazon Town. Co-authors Conrad Kottak and Richard Pace have revised and updated Charles Wagley's Amazon Town to coincide with Wagley's 100th birthday in late 2013. Revisions include a new foreword by Conrad Kottak, and a new preface and chapter by Richard Pace.

""Amazon Town: A Study Of Man In The Tropics"" by Charles Wagley is a comprehensive anthropological study of the town of Bel�����m, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. The book provides a detailed description of the social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in the town, as well as the relationship between the people and the surrounding rainforest. The author explores the history of Bel�����m, including its colonial past and the impact of the rubber boom on the region, and examines the diverse ethnic groups that make up the town's population. The book also delves into the daily lives of the people of Bel�����m, including their work, family structures, religious beliefs, and social customs. Throughout the book, Wagley emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex interplay between human society and the natural environment in the Amazon region. Overall, ""Amazon Town"" is a fascinating and insightful study of a unique and complex community in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.This Anthropologist's Study, Based On Extensive Field Work, Examines The Life And Ways Of A Small Town In The Amazon Valley Of Brazil. While The Pseudonym Ita Is Used In The Text, The Actual Site Was Gurupa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.