Marvin Harris Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marvin Harris.

Marvin Harris (1927-2001) was an American anthropologist known for his influential work in cultural materialism. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and went on to earn his PhD in anthropology from Columbia University. Harris focused on the study of human societies and their relationship with the environment, emphasizing the role of material conditions in shaping cultural practices and beliefs. He wrote several notable books, including "Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches" and "Cultural Materialism: The Struggle for a Science of Culture." Harris made significant contributions to the field of anthropology and remains a prominent figure in the discipline.

Here you do have forests, where pigs could be raised by lett

Here you do have forests, where pigs could be raised by letting them root about in the forests for a good part of the year. Therefore, you have a different attitude toward them compared with what continues to exist in the Middle East.

Marvin Harris

Attitude