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The Mind of Primitive Man
Franz Boas's groundbreaking lectures challenge Western-centric views of societies, arguing for the uniqueness of each culture and debunking …
Coming of Age in Samoa
A groundbreaking study of adolescent life in Samoa that challenges Western notions of adolescence and culture.
Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic among the Azande
Delve into the fascinating world of the Azande people and their intricate belief systems, where witchcraft, oracles, and magic intertwine wi…
Purity and Danger
Explore the boundaries of cleanliness and contamination in this groundbreaking anthropological study.
Ancient Society
Explore the evolution of human society from primitive-communal stages to the dawn of civilization through the lens of Lewis Henry Morgan's g…
Patterns of Culture
Explore the fascinating diversity of human cultures through the lens of three distinct societies in this groundbreaking anthropological stud…
La violence et le sacré
Explore the profound relationship between violence and the sacred in this thought-provoking work that delves into the cultural and psycholog…
Writing Culture: The Poetics and Politics of Ethnography
A groundbreaking exploration of anthropology that challenges methodologies and delves into politics, ethics, and historical relevance.
Stone Age Economics
Explore the fascinating world of primitive and peasant economies in this groundbreaking work by Marshall Sahlins.