false 60653 0679724680 9780679724681 286 38 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223648298m/60653.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60653.Cows_Pigs_Wars_and_Witches_The_Riddles_of_Culture 34140 Marvin Harris 651 89 4 1 false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Sep 26 17:24:45 -0700 2007 Fri Sep 28 16:27:26 -0700 2007 This is an interesting look at some of the cultural riddles that tend to mystify Westerners - like Cow Love in India, Pig Hate in the Middle East, Cargo Cults, etc. Harris explains how these seemingly ridiculous (to us) behaviors are actually perfectly sensible and successful adaption strategies. A short and pleasant read, well researched and written. I highly recommend this to anyone who has an interest in cultural adaptation strategies or just cultures in general.]]>