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Routledge - Studying Societies and Cultures - Marvin Harris

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Explore the profound impact of Marvin Harris, one of the most influential anthropologists in history. This volume provides an accessible analysis of cultural materialism, examining both the strengths and the critiques of Harris's research strategy. As the founder of this field, Harris's work remains a foundation for understanding how societies and cultures function. This book offers a deep look into the past, present, and future of cultural materialism. Readers can investigate how these theories connect to Darwinian social science, population pressures, and rational choice theory. It serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars looking to understand the epistemology of cultural materialism and its lasting legacy in modern anthropology and sociology. Whether you are studying his specific research methods or his broader influence on the field, this text provides a stimulating perspective on his academic contributions.

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Analyzes the theories and legacies of Marvin Harris, the founder of cultural materialism.

Examines the relationship between cultural materialism and Darwinian social science.

Explores connections to rational choice theory and population pressures.

Provides a balanced view that is both laudatory and critical of Harris's research strategy.

Offers an accessible look at the epistemology of cultural materialism for students and experts.

Investigates the past, present, and future directions of this influential anthropological field.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1594512876
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 November 2006
Listed Since: 01 February 2007

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