To the Aleutians and Beyond: The Anthropology of William S. Laughlin

by William S. Laughlin, Bruno Frohlich (Editor), Albert B. Harper (Editor)

Tall gray softcover, 382 glossy pages, main text in 2 columns, bibliography, extensive index, contributions from 29 experts, over 200 b/w photos, maps, graphs, illustrations, etc, with captions. ***** William S. Laughlin began arctic and sub-arctic anthropological research in 1955 and continued over 40 years. This festschrift honors his work with a biography, interview, and a wonderful compilation of new research. Edited by Bruno Frohlich, Albert B. Harper, Rolf Gilbert. ***** Topics Aleut shamanism. Human mummies of Kagamil Island. Unangan mortuary practices and burials. CT scanning of Aleutian mummies. Inuit population of Greenland. Greenland mummies. Aleutian longhouses. Bone diseases. Prehistorical cultural relationships between Kenai peninsula and Kodiak archipelago. Much more.

382 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002