Bøger af William Halse Rivers Rivers

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Dreams And Primitive Culture: A Lecture (1918) is a book written by William Halse Rivers, a British anthropologist and psychiatrist. The book is a transcript of a lecture delivered by Rivers at the University of Cambridge in 1918. In this book, Rivers explores the role of dreams in primitive cultures. He argues that dreams are an important aspect of primitive cultures, and that they play a significant role in shaping the beliefs, customs, and rituals of these societies. Rivers draws on his extensive fieldwork among various indigenous peoples, including the Melanesians, to provide examples of how dreams are interpreted and used in different cultures.Rivers also discusses the relationship between dreams and mental illness, and how primitive cultures understand and treat mental illness. He argues that in many cases, mental illness is seen as a spiritual or supernatural affliction, and that dreams can be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.Overall, Dreams And Primitive Culture: A Lecture (1918) provides a fascinating insight into the role of dreams in primitive cultures, and how these cultures understand and interpret the world around them. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, psychology, or the study of dreams.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.

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The Influence Of Alcohol And Other Drugs On Fatigue: The Croonian Lectures (1908) is a book written by William Halse Rivers. The book is a collection of lectures given by Rivers at the Royal College of Physicians in London in 1908. The lectures focus on the effects of alcohol and other drugs on fatigue, and how these substances can impact the ability of individuals to perform physical and mental tasks. Rivers discusses the physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, as well as the psychological effects that they can have on the body. He also explores the relationship between fatigue and the use of drugs, and how these substances can be used to combat fatigue in certain situations. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early understanding of the impact of alcohol and drugs on the human body, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and psychology.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.

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A physician and psychotherapist, W. H. R. Rivers (1864-1922) was also interested in anthropology. In 1901-2 he studied the genealogies and customs of the Todas, inhabitants of a high plateau in south-west India. This illustrated book, published in 1906, was regarded as a standard ethnography for half a century.

This two-volume work from 1914 presents William Halse Rivers' theory of the diffusion of culture in the south-west Pacific. Volume One details aspects of the customs and practises of the islands in Melanesia and beyond, including the Hawaiian islands.