02110cam a22003133u 4500 14028 UtSlPG 20260610133330.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 GN Gerland, Georg Karl Cornelius, 1833-1919 Über das Aussterben der Naturvölker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-12 Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders "Über das Aussterben der Naturvölker" by Georg Karl Cornelius Gerland is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the reasons behind the extinction of indigenous peoples, exploring various factors contributing to their declining populations, including cultural, environmental, and health-related issues. The opening of the work presents the author's preface, outlining the importance of thoroughly examining the extinction of indigenous peoples, a topic previously addressed only superficially in anthropological studies. Gerland emphasizes the need for a detailed exploration of psychological factors and the effects of contact with colonizing cultures. He critically engages with existing works, particularly citing Waitz's research, while acknowledging the scattered material available from travel accounts and anthropological texts. The introduction sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the multi-faceted causes of the decline of these societies, focusing on their vulnerability to diseases introduced by Europeans, inadequate health practices, and a lack of concern for physical well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethnology Anthropology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14028 55416 55416