Róheim, Géza, 1891-1953

Hungarian anthropologist, a pioneer in applying psychoanalytic techniques to the study of cultures. His "ontogenetic theory of culture" is considered a major contribution. Born in Budapest in 1891, educated in Hungary and Germany. Studied psychoanalytic theory under Sandor Ferendzi. Served as the first professor of anthropology at the Univ. of Budapest, 1919-1938. Conducted field work in Australia, Melanesia, and Arizona from 1929 to 1931. Emigrated to the United States in 1938 and opened a private practice in New York City, where he lived until his death in 1953.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1929-ca. 1953. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 20533672

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