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Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown, FBA (born Alfred Reginald Brown; 17 January 1881 – 24 October 1955) was an English social anthropologist who helped further develop the theory of structural functionalism.
A.R. Radcliffe-Brown was an English social anthropologist of the 20th century who developed a systematic framework of concepts and generalizations relating to the social structures of preindustrial societies and their functions.
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May 23, 2018 · A biography of one of the most eminent anthropologists of the first half of the twentieth century, who applied systems theory to primitive societies and developed social anthropology as a theoretical discipline. Learn about his life, works, influences, and achievements in various universities and academic associations.
Jun 2, 2020 · Learn about the life and work of Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, a British anthropologist who developed structural-functionalism and studied kinship, joking and avoidance, and totemism. Find out how he influenced social anthropology in South Africa and Australia.
A tribute to the British social anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of primitive societies and social structure. The memoir covers his life, education, fieldwork, publications, and legacy in the discipline.
Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown (January 17, 1881 – October 24, 1955) was a British social anthropologist who developed the theory of "structural-functionalism," and is often regarded, together with Bronislaw Malinowski, as the father of modern social anthropology.
A biography of a social anthropologist who influenced the discipline with his teaching and publications. Learn about his life, work, and theoretical approach based on Émile Durkheim.
