Sir Baldwin Spencer, considered by many to be the father of cultural anthropology, studied a civilization in Australia. When studying the Australian Aborigines, Baldwin's methods involved talking to people and learning about their culture. He monitored their lifestyle and formulated theories about how they managed their organization, using Darwin's theory of natural selection as a basis. In the 20th century we can take a look at the anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, famous for his work with the Torbriand Islander. He also became involved in fieldwork similar to Spencer's in Australia, but what set him apart was the way he vigorously immersed himself in the indigenous cultures he studied. He recognized the importance of studying everyday life in all its aspects. It wasn't enough to just sit and listen and record what the tribesmen said about their culture, it was extremely important for him to study how their culture carried over into the way they lived their lives. Thus, we can see the major difference between the anthropological practices of the 19th century and the anthropological practices of the 20th century. The 19th century anthropologist, taking Baldwin Spencer as an example, focused primarily on theory and did little to try to engage with culture when developing his theories. But in the 20th century, individuals were more involved in