All of the following are examples of early studies of contemporary state societies except:

a. Alfred Métraux, study of race relations in Brazil.
b. Ruth Benedict, study of New York City.
c. Hortense Powdermaker, study of racial segregation in Mississippi.
d. Julian Steward, study of industrialization in Kenya.
e. Napoleon Chagnon, study of warfare among the Yanomamo.


ANSWER: e

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