Cannibals and kings
¿Por qué tantas culturas han permitido el asesinato de las niñas recién nacidas? ¿Por qué los hombres se creen superiores a las mujeres? Marvin Harris responde a estas y muchas otras preguntas demostrando que caníbales y reyes, esclavos y ciudadanos, madres e hijas, padres e hijos -las culturas a que todos ellos pertenecen- han de asumir en cada caso sus pautas culturales dentro de un proceso global de adaptación de las sociedades a su entorno.
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- Marvin Harris' theories of material anthropology. I can't one-line the meaning behind his findings and theories, because it's wonderfully complex.
It's an explanation that makes sense out of otherwise nonsensical human habits of cultures (tribal, ancient and modern).
If you're curious and want to read something enjoyable—he's a decent writer—check out "Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches" (preferably one of the later editions), or for something a little denser: "Cannibals and Kings".
- If you enjoy this sort of thing, you might try Marvin Harris' book Cannibals and Kings. It's pretty old now - I read it in 1990 - but it's full of thought-provoking illustrations of how apparently bizarre superstitions and practices can actually be adaptive.
- Cannibals and Kings - Marvin Harris
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Sex at Dawn - Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá
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