+ + Acad. 69: 1195. N. 18, ’05. 1130w. + Ann. Am. Acad. 27: 421. Mr. ’06. 210w.
“He has made a distinct advance towards the solution of many difficult problems. Mr. Lang’s method of dealing with his argument is altogether admirable. It is clear, consistent, and logical.”
+ + – Ath. 1905, 2: 726. N. 25. 1720w. + Dial. 40: 265. Ap. 16, ’06. 410w. Lond. Times. 5: 14. Ja. 12, ’06. 720w.
“The somewhat arrogant claim of the title is not modified by what Mr. Lang says in the course of this rather dull volume.”
+ – Nation. 82: 455. My. 31, ’06. 770w.
“Truth to tell, he is wandering somewhat out of his sphere in dealing with the subject at all. One gets the impression that he has simply manipulated the materials and theories of others instead of producing a new one out of the materials himself.” Joseph Jacobs.
– N. Y. Times. 10: 922. D. 30, ’05. 900w.
Reviewed by Franklin H. Giddings.
+ – Pol. Sci. Q. 21: 724. D. ’06. 390w.
“For the first time we have a consecutive presentation of his views concerning the origin and early evolution of totemism.”