This chapter mentions the work of Wolf and Mintz, both students of Julian Steward, as illustrations of approaches that
A. put human agency at the center of cultural analysis.
B. focus on the study of cultures as closed systems, untouched by regional and even global dynamics.
C. are just as deterministic as the old evolutionary models, but for different reasons.
D. consider the relevance of world-system theory and political economy to anthropology.
E. ignore the role of history in shaping culture as we know it.
Answer: D
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a. True b. False
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A. causes bands to be unstable political units that often fission without warning B. reinforces patterns of egalitarianism intrinsic to band-level societies C. makes it impossible for a band leader to make any changes that might benefit the group D. makes it extremely difficult for bands to find anyone who will assume a leadership role
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)