Anthropological Theory: An Introductory HistoryA comprehensive and accessible survey of the history of theory in anthropology, this anthology of classic and contemporary readings contains in-depth commentary in introductions and notes to help guide students through excerpts of seminal anthropological works. The commentary provides the background information needed to understand each article, its central concepts, and its relationship to the social and historical context in which it was written. |
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... means of subsistence , a step which is conditioned by their physical organization . By pro- ducing their means of subsistence men are indi- rectly producing their actual material life . " The way in which men produce their means of ...
... means of subsistence , a step which is conditioned by their physical organization . By pro- ducing their means of subsistence men are indi- rectly producing their actual material life . " The way in which men produce their means of ...
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... means with which man articulates himself with the earth . Furthermore , the satisfaction of hu- man needs from " inner resources " may be re- garded as a constant , the satisfaction of needs from the outer resources a variable ...
... means with which man articulates himself with the earth . Furthermore , the satisfaction of hu- man needs from " inner resources " may be re- garded as a constant , the satisfaction of needs from the outer resources a variable ...
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... means of tools ( of all kinds , weapons included ) . Through invention and discovery the technological means of control are extended and improved . Social evo- lution follows upon technological evolution . At one point we have made an ...
... means of tools ( of all kinds , weapons included ) . Through invention and discovery the technological means of control are extended and improved . Social evo- lution follows upon technological evolution . At one point we have made an ...
Contents
Part | 5 |
CHARLES DARWIN AND ALFRED WALLACE On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties | 11 |
Outlook 18451846 | 67 |
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