George W. Stocking
George W. Stocking
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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George William Stocking Jr. was an American anthropologist known professionally as George Stocking.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 30, 1928, in Hartford, Connecticut, Stocking passed away on May 18, 2010, at the age of 81.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Stocking was an American anthropologist with a focus on the history of anthropology as a discipline. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential scholars in the field during his time.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Hartford, Connecticut, Stocking developed an interest in anthropology at a young age. His academic pursuits led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 1950. He later received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Columbia University in 1954.
Major Accomplishments
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Stocking made significant contributions to the field of anthropology, particularly in the areas of historical scholarship and intellectual history. His work focused on understanding the development of anthropological thought and its relationship with other disciplines. Stocking's research emphasized the importance of contextualizing anthropological theory within the broader cultural and intellectual landscape.
Notable Works or Actions
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Stocking published numerous articles and books that showcased his expertise in anthropology. Some notable works include:
"Time, Space, and Movement": This 1968 article explored the concept of space and its significance in anthropological research.
"What is Anthropology?": Stocking's 1974 essay examined the nature of anthropology as a discipline and its relationship to other fields of study.
* "Victorian Anthropology": Published in 1987, this book provided an in-depth analysis of Victorian-era anthropology and its impact on modern thought.
Impact and Legacy
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Stocking's work had a lasting impact on the field of anthropology. His emphasis on historical context and intellectual history helped shape the discipline into what it is today. Stocking served as President of the American Anthropological Association from 1974 to 1975, further solidifying his influence within the academic community.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Stocking's contributions to anthropology have made him a widely respected figure in the field. His work continues to be studied and cited by scholars today. His legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of contextualizing anthropological theory and understanding its relationship with other disciplines.
As an influential scholar, Stocking's ideas continue to shape the way we approach anthropology. His commitment to historical scholarship and intellectual history has left a lasting impact on the field, ensuring his legacy endures for generations to come.
Quotes by George W. Stocking
Aluminum is a metallic element—one of the principal constituents of the earth's crust. Only oxygen and silicon are more abundant. Aluminum does not occur naturally in its pure form, but only in a wide variety of compounds.
Under ordinary competitive conditions, any long and serious maladjustment between supply and demand cannot last.
Both the law and business have long recognized the propriety of quantity discounts. But since 1914 the Clayton Act has banned price discrimination "when the effect may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly." And since 1936 the Robinson-Patman Act has recognized such quantity discounts as legal only if they represent a saving in cost, and the law places the burden of proof on the seller.
two well-recognized economic principles. First, the firmer the monopolistic controls in a given market, the higher the prices. Second, monopoly prices are discriminatory prices. "Charging all the traffic will bear" does not mean that all the traffic will bear the same charge! In fact, it will not.
If American chemical industries are oligopolistic, British, German, French, Italian, indeed European, chemical industries are monopolistic.
What constitutes wise policy . . . will depend on whether the immediate objective of policy is the promotion of political ends, the protection of vested interests, or the satisfaction of consumer needs.
Today chemists can artificially make hundreds of thousands of organic compounds, most of which are not duplicated in nature.
The record is plain: the cartel system retarded the development of a domestic synthetic rubber industry, and, in so doing, jeopardized national security.
International trade in chemical products is not free. . . . Joint control of the market became the general rule; free competition, the exception.
In a dynamic democratic society it is indeed difficult to keep in harness the forces of competition.