Comparative Functionalism: An Essay in Anthropological Theory

Comparative Functionalism: An Essay in Anthropological Theory offers a bold reexamination of anthropology’s theoretical foundation. This work challenges the discipline's overreliance on cultural relativism and institutional analysis, arguing for a shift toward understanding universal social functions as responses to human needs. Emphasizing the interplay between biological, environmental, and cultural factors, the essay critiques anthropological complacency in addressing larger questions ab...