William James Perry

William James Perry (1887 – 1949), usually known as W. J. Perry, was a leader in cultural anthropology at University College, London.

Megalith culture, according to him, was transmitted to the rest of the world from Egypt.

He was a convinced Heliocentrist and collaborated with Grafton Elliot Smith. He was also interested in the history of religion. His daughter, a chemist, Margaret, married the eminent physiologist, Professor Robert Harkness.

Publications

*"The Megalithic Culture of Indonesia" (1918)
*"The Children of the Sun: a Study in the Early History of Civilization" (1923)
*"The Origin of Magic and Religion" (1923)
*"The Growth of Civilization" (1924)
*"Gods and Men: The Attainment of Immortality" (1927)
*"The Primordial Ocean: An Introductory Contribution to Social Psychology" (1935)