Aleksander Posern-Zieliński: Americanist, Man, Master

Abstract

This overview presents the main facets of the development of the eminent scholar of American studies, Aleksander Posern-Zieliñski. It also takes a brief look at several stages of his life, including early years and family life, the beginnings as a researcher and introduction to fieldwork, the period of international scholarship and doctoral studentship, and finally, assumption of a university teaching position, culminating with his acceptance of the charge of director of the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznan (Poland).