Why Humans Have Cultures: Explaining Anthropology and Social Diversity (O P U S) (Paperback)

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"A stimulating contribution to the debate on "the nature of human nature"--extremely well-presented."--William Lipe, Washington State University
"...presents a complex problem in an entertaining, but lucid format."--Greg Campbell, University of Montana
"[An] excellent discussion of questions basic to anthropology."--Daniel Amos, Pacific University

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Why Humans Have Cultures examines three basic questions: what unity underlies human cultural diversity? What are the origins of that diversity? How can we understand it? The author argues that it is the ways in which people interact--rather than technological advances--that have been of crucial importance in human history. In this thought-provoking book, Carrithers draws on ancient and contemporary examples to show how this perspective forms a solid foundation for the study of culture, society, and history.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 24, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192892118
• ISBN-13: 978-0192892119
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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