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... polygyny . Its context and function vary from society to society and even within the same society . Some men are polygynous because they have inherited a widow from a brother . Oth- ers have plural wives because they seek prestige or ...
... polygyny . Its context and function vary from society to society and even within the same society . Some men are polygynous because they have inherited a widow from a brother . Oth- ers have plural wives because they seek prestige or ...
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... polygyny and poly- andry ? 9 . 10 . What are some of the reasons for polygyny ? What are some of the reasons for polyandry ? 11 . 5. What is generalized exchange , and what is its ad- vantage for women ? What general conclusions do you ...
... polygyny and poly- andry ? 9 . 10 . What are some of the reasons for polygyny ? What are some of the reasons for polyandry ? 11 . 5. What is generalized exchange , and what is its ad- vantage for women ? What general conclusions do you ...
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... Polygyny ) Polygyny , 107 , 188 , 194 , 230-234 , 237 Polynesia : chiefdoms in , 124 , 125 definition of , 54 , 65 racial types in , 54 Polytheism , 240 , 242 , 250 , 258 Pongidae , 70 " Pop " culture , 348 , 361–362 Population ...
... Polygyny ) Polygyny , 107 , 188 , 194 , 230-234 , 237 Polynesia : chiefdoms in , 124 , 125 definition of , 54 , 65 racial types in , 54 Polytheism , 240 , 242 , 250 , 258 Pongidae , 70 " Pop " culture , 348 , 361–362 Population ...
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THE SCOPE OF ANTHROPOLOGY | 1 |
THE SUBDISCIPLINES OF ANTHROPOLOGY | 7 |
ANTHROPOLOGY AND THE OTHER HUMAN SCIENCES | 13 |
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