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Cows, pigs, wars & witches : the riddles of culture
Marvin Harris · 1974 · 288 pages
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A seminal work of anthropology that applies materialist analysis to cultural practices that seem irrational or mystical at first glance. Marvin Harris investigates everything from food taboos to witch hunts, arguing that seemingly absurd behaviors have logical economic and environmental roots.
The book challenges Western ethnocentrism and demonstrates how understanding other cultures requires examining their material conditions, offering a profound perspective on the underlying rationality of diverse practices.
Book details
| Author | Marvin Harris |
|---|---|
| Original title | Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches |
| Year of publication | 1974 |
| Pages | 288 |
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