Melville J. Herskovits was born on 1895-09-10.
Melville J. Herskovits died on 1963-02-25.
J. Keith Melville was born in 1921.
Melville J. Salter was born in 1834.
Melville J. Shaw was born on 1872-08-06.
J. Melville Broughton was born on 1888-11-17.
Lia Herskovits was born on October 12, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary.
Daniel A. Britz has written: 'African literature' -- subject(s): African literature, Bibliography, Catalogs, Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies, Periodicals, Reference books
Melville J. Herskovits was a pivotal figure in anthropology, known for his contributions to cultural relativism and the study of Afro-American culture. He challenged prevailing notions of race and emphasized the importance of culture in shaping human behavior and social structures. His work laid the groundwork for understanding cultural diversity and the complexities of cultural identity, particularly in the context of the African diaspora. Herskovits' interdisciplinary approach also influenced fields beyond anthropology, including sociology and history.
J. Keith Melville died in 1995.
Melville J. Salter died in 1896.
J. Melville Scutt has written: 'I saw, I conquered'
J Melville has written: 'Ethan Allen, or, The king's men'