by Marvin Harris · Alianza Editorial · tapa dura · ISBN 9788420643236
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Introduction to General Anthropology is an essential reference work that offers an approach to this subject covering its four subfields: prehistoric archeology, physical anthropology, social anthropology, and anthropological linguistics. It links the facts and theories of the discipline with important contemporary problems and debates, highlighting the comparative aspects of anthropology. This seventh edition includes a meticulous update according to the most recent research, especially in the fields of physical anthropology and archeology.
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.
