One of America's leading anthropolgists offers solutions to the perplexing question of why people behave the way they do.
Why do Hindus worship cows? Why do Jews and Moslems refuse to eat pork? Why did so many people in post-medieval Europe believe in witches?
Marvin Harris answers these and other perplexing questions about human behavior, showing that no matter how bizarre a people's behavior may seem, it always stems from identifiable and intelligble sources.
- ISBN10 0394483383
- ISBN13 9780394483382
- Publish Date 1 December 1989 (first published 31 January 1977)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Random House Trade
- Format Hardcover
- Language English