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Marshall Sahlins

Marshall David Sahlins (born December 27, 1930) is an American anthropologist best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory. He is currently Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago.

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American anthropologist (1930-2021)

Born 27 December 1930
Died 5 April 2021

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  • Cover of: The Tanner lectures on human values.

    First published in 1998 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1992 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Historical metaphors and mythical realities: structure in the early history of the Sandwich Islands kingdom

    First published in 1981 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The use and abuse of biology: an anthropological critique of sociobiology

    First published in 1976 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1968 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1962 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Apologies to Thucydides: understanding history as culture and vice versa

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  • Cover of: Evolution and culture

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    First published in 1972 1 edition — 1 previewable
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American anthropologist (1930-2021)

Born 27 December 1930
Died 5 April 2021
Subjects
Anthropology, Ethnology, Hawaiians, Hawaiiens, History, Prehistoric peoples, Primitive societies, Social life and customs, Sociobiology, Sociology, Acculturation, Anthropologie, Anthropologie structurale, Antiquities, Antiquités, Antropologia cultural e social, Archaeology and history, Biology, Biology textbooks, British, Civilization, Coutumes et rites, Culture, Cultuur, Discovery and exploration
Places
Hawaii, Anahulu River Valley, Anahulu River Valley (Hawaii), Fiji, Greece, Moala Island
People
James Cook (1728-1779), Thucydides
Time
19th century, Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.

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  • Marshall D. Sahlins
  • Marshall David Sahlins
  • Sahlins, Marshall David, 1930-
  • Marshal Sahlins
  • Sahlins
  • M. D. Sahlins
  • M. Sahlins

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June 9, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
June 9, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig changed main name, added date of death, VIAF, ISNI, Wikidata IDs
June 9, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
March 27, 2017 Edited by dcapillae Added bio and picture
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import