Alexander F. Chamberlain

Alexander F. Chamberlain
Alexander Francis Chamberlain (1865–1914) was a Canadian anthropologist, ethnologist, and writer known for his work on Indigenous cultures of North America. He was a professor of anthropology at Clark University and published extensively on child development, language, and cultural practices. One of his notable works is "The Child: A Study in the Evolution of Man," which explores childhood development across different cultures. Chamberlain was a pioneering figure in anthropology, advocating for the study of Indigenous languages and cultural preservation.

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CHAPTER I. CHILD-STUDY. Oneness with Nature is the glory of Childhood; oneness with Childhood is the glory of the Teacher.—G. Stanley Hall.   Homes ont l'estre comme metaulx,  Vie et augment des vegetaulx,  Instinct et sens comme les bruts,  Esprit comme anges en attributs.  [Man has as attributes: Being like metals,  Life and growth like plants,  Instinct and sense like... more...