Marshall Sahlins — Culture and Practical Reason

Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 1976. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this fascinating study, in which Sahlins discusses the connection between culture and utilitarian interest. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper. Marshall David Sahlins (1930-2021) was an American cultural anthropologist best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory. In this anthropological work, Sahlins discusses the complex combination of forces which shape societies, and how those societies shape history. While originally it was argued that culture was made through an adaptation to the natural environment, Sahlins considers whether individuals have the agency to make history. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Dust wrapper remains bright and smart, with very minor shelf wear to the head of the spine of the wraps. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.