Marshall Sahlins
Anthropologist and academic, Stone Age Economics
Born
Died
2021
5 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American anthropologist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of anthropology through various theoretical frameworks. Focused on kinship, culture, and economic anthropology. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago, shaping the study of hunter-gatherer societies and constructing theories around culture's role in human behavior. Authored several pivotal works that challenged prevailing economic paradigms, with 'Stone Age Economics' being a key publication. Engaged with the intersection of anthropology and history, exploring the implications of cultural specificities in social practices.
Authored 'Stone Age Economics'
Contributed to cultural anthropology theory
Served as a professor at the University of Chicago
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