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Cows Pigs Wars and Witches The Riddles of Culture
Author: Marvin Harris

This book challenges 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.

ISBN-13: 9780679724681
ISBN-10: 0679724680
Publication Date: 12/17/1989
Pages: 288
Rating:

Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

3.6 stars, based on 17 ratings

Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Rhi D. (Rhi3) reviewed Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches : The Riddles of Culture on 1/23/2006 + 10 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Excellent book! This is a wonderful example of how anthropology, sociology, and religion interact to produce seemingly inexplicable cultural mores.

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Jennifer S. (bluets) reviewed Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches : The Riddles of Culture on 3/1/2008 + 48 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Interesting perspective on various human behaviors, rituals and so on. Particularly intriguing perspective on the rise of Christianity, in a historical context. Writing style was a little disjointed for my taste.

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