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Robert L. Carneiro
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American anthropologist (1927-2020)
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Robert Leonard Carneiro (1927–2020) was an American anthropologist and writer. Born in New York City, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Michigan, where he studied under Leslie White. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, receiving the latter’s fellowship.
Carneiro authored eight works, including *The Amahuaca and the spirit world*, *A theory of the origin of the state*, *The making of an exhibit hall*, *Anthropological investigations in Amazonia*, and *Evolutionism in Cultural Anthropology*. He died in New Hampshire.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1927
- Works
- 8
Top works
- The Amahuaca and the spirit world
- A theory of the origin of the state
- The making of an exhibit hall
- Anthropological investigations in Amazonia
- Evolutionism in Cultural Anthropology
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Robert
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Place of death
- New Hampshire
- Occupation
- writer
- Educated at
- University of Michigan
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Academic degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Student of
- Leslie White
- Image
- Bob-carneiro-in-the-field.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1927-06-04
- name in native language
- Robert Leonard Carneiro
- date of death
- 2020-06-24
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