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Page 60
... Yanomamö villages are moved relatively often , frequently quite long distances . In addition , they move short distances in order to be near the gardens currently under cultivation . Among the Yanomamö , a garden has a lifespan of four ...
... Yanomamö villages are moved relatively often , frequently quite long distances . In addition , they move short distances in order to be near the gardens currently under cultivation . Among the Yanomamö , a garden has a lifespan of four ...
Page 99
... Yanomamö . The shaded persons belong to ego's patrilineage . The model is highly simplified ; in reality , a much larger number of persons would be involved . The Yanomamö use the term suaböya about all marriageable women , who are ...
... Yanomamö . The shaded persons belong to ego's patrilineage . The model is highly simplified ; in reality , a much larger number of persons would be involved . The Yanomamö use the term suaböya about all marriageable women , who are ...
Page 190
... Yanomamö , Harris and he discussed the topic at a public meeting at Harvard . Harris argued that the Yanomamö probably ate less protein than a Big Mac equivalent per day ( that is , 30 grams ) , and dared Chagnon to find out . If he was ...
... Yanomamö , Harris and he discussed the topic at a public meeting at Harvard . Harris argued that the Yanomamö probably ate less protein than a Big Mac equivalent per day ( that is , 30 grams ) , and dared Chagnon to find out . If he was ...
Contents
Comparison and Context | 1 |
Fieldwork and Interpretation | 14 |
The Social Human | 30 |
Copyright | |
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