Visions of culture [ an introduction to anthropological theories and theorists

Overview: This new edition of Jerry D. Moore's Visions of Culture presents anthropology students with a brief, readable, and balanced treatment of theoretical developments in the field. The key ideas of major theorists, with Marshall Sahlins as a new addition, are briefly described and-unique...

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Main Author: Moore, Jerry D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Altamira Press , c2012
Edition:4th ed
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