Studies twenty-one diverse human societies that exhibit varying levels of cultural development and complexity.

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Presenting diverse viewpoints and topics, this collection includes the following sections:Part I presents a background on the study of cultural evolution. Part

This best-selling book, designed for researchers embarking on their first ethnographic project, has been substantially revised and updated, with lots of exercis