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allenges those who argue that we can change the world by changing the way people think. Harris shows that no matter how bizarre a people's behavior may seem, it always stems from concrete social and economic conditions.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Reissue edition (December 17, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679724680
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679724681
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.65 x 8 inches
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