Synopsis
This book challenges those who argue that we can change the world by changing the way people think. Harris shows that no matter how bizarre a people's behavior may seem, it always stems from concrete social and economic conditions.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Inside Flap
allenges those who argue that we can change the world by changing the way people think. Harris shows that no matter how bizarre a people's behavior may seem, it always stems from concrete social and economic conditions.
About the Author
Marvin Harris taught at Columbia University from 1953 and from 1963 to 1966 was Chairman of the Department of Anthropology. He has lectured by invitation at most of the major colleges and universities in the United States. In addition to field work in Brazil, Mozambique, and Ecuador on the subjects of cross-cultural aspects of race and ethinic relations, the effects of colonialism, and problems of underdevelopment seen in ecological perspective, Harris pioneered in the use of videotape techniques in the study of family life in this country.
Author of several books, among them the influential Rise of Anthropological Theory: A History of Theories of Culture and the popoular undergraduate text Culture, Man and Nature: An Introduction to General Anthropology, Harris wrote frequently for Natural History magazine and was a frequent contributor to the professional journals, American Anthropologist and Current Anthropology. His others books inlcue Cannibals and Kings and Cultural Materialism.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Stock Image
Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394483383I5N01
Stock Image
Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394483383I5N00
Stock Image
Cows Pigs Wars amp Witches The
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102500608
Stock Image
Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches : The Riddles of Culture
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1989
ISBN 10: 0394483383
ISBN 13: 9780394483382
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 39541057-6
Stock Image
Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches : The Riddles of Culture
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1989
ISBN 10: 0394483383
ISBN 13: 9780394483382
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2310457-6
Seller Image
Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Seller: Book_Mob, Santa Clarita, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Good. Some wear on the corners and edges. Clean pages with no markings. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.The image in this listing is stock photo for reference. Actual item may differ. Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters! Seller Inventory # C1-PT-21-11-25-004
Stock Image
Cows, Pigs, Wars, & Witches: The Riddles of Culture
Published by
Random House Trade December 1989, 1989
ISBN 10: 0394483383
ISBN 13: 9780394483382
Used
Hardcover
Seller: The Bibliophile, Dover, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 37947
Stock Image
Cows- Pigs- Wars- & Witches: The Riddles of Culture
Seller: Andrew's Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover second printing in red boards with black spine has minor shelf-wear, tight, bright, and unmarked. Unclipped jacket in new mylar cover has quarter-inch tear to bottom back cover, else fine. A nice copy, not ex-library. Seller Inventory # 011577
Seller Image
Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Clean pages. Binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1272390710
Seller Image
Cows, pigs, wars & witches;: The riddles of culture
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0394483383.G