In Search of Us

Discover the untold stories of anthropology's greatest minds and their impact on our understanding of humanity.
In Search of Us unveils the lives and adventures of twelve pioneering anthropologists, from the 1880s to the 1930s, as they ventured into the world's most remote corners. Lucy Moore explores their formative experiences, the lessons they learned, and how their work shaped our understanding of culture, race, and society.

Explore the journeys of Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and others as they challenged ethnocentric views and redefined what it means to be both civilized and savage. This biographical exploration is perfect for readers interested in:
The history of anthropologyCultural studiesSocial science