Quote by Marvin Harris
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.
Summary
This quote suggests that in certain regions, such as the one being referred to, there are abundant forests that provide a suitable environment for raising pigs. Consequently, the people in this area have a different perspective and approach towards pigs than those in the Middle East, where such conditions may not prevail. This distinction could be attributed to cultural, geographical, or economic factors.