What is the contribution of British functionalism to the field of anthropology?
a. An emphasis on cultural relativism and distinctiveness
b. The importance of viewing societies as living organisms
c. The value of understanding cultural change
d. An emphasis on the relationships among groups and cultural integration
ANSWER:
d
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