by Marvin Harris · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420674315
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In 'Cannibals and Kings', Marvin Harris explores the origins of cultures and the reasons behind seemingly irrational practices. Through anthropological analysis, the author examines why certain cultures have allowed female infanticide or why men consider themselves superior to women. Harris argues that these cultural patterns are adaptations of societies to their environment, offering a global perspective on the evolution of societies and their customs. This book invites reflection on the complexity of the human condition and the diversity of cultures.
Marvin Harris was an American anthropologist. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City. A prolific writer, he was highly influential in the development of cultural materialism. In his work, he combined Karl Marx's emphasis on the forces of production with Thomas Malthus's insights on the impact of demographic factors on other parts of the sociocultural system.
