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Marshall David Sahlins (/ ˈ s ɑː l ɪ n z / SAH-linz; December 27, 1930 – April 5, 2021) was an American cultural anthropologist best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory.
Apr 10, 2021 · Marshall D. Sahlins, a brilliant and witty anthropologist who, starting in the 1970s, explored how individuals shape and are shaped by their cultures — a point he had already put in practice a...
Apr 12, 2021 · Marshall D. Sahlins, an eminent cultural anthropologist of the Pacific known for sparking lively academic debates, died April 5. He was 90. Renowned for his prolific contributions to anthropology, Sahlins was the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago.
The "original affluent society" is the proposition that argues that the lives of hunter-gatherers can be seen as embedding a sufficient degree of material comfort and security to be considered affluent. The theory was first put forward in a paper presented by Marshall Sahlins at a famous symposium in 1966 entitled ' Man the Hunter '.
May 7, 2024 · Marshall Sahlins (born December 27, 1930, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 5, 2021, Chicago) was an American anthropologist, educator, activist, and author who through his study of the people and culture of the South Pacific—primarily Hawaii and Fiji —made monumental contributions to his field.
Mar 8, 2023 · Marshall Sahlins was a towering figure in the field of anthropology, and his legacy continues to influence scholars around the world. Throughout his career, Sahlins pushed the boundaries of anthropological thought and challenged prevailing assumptions about culture, society, and human nature.
Aug 26, 2014 · Marshall Sahlins (b. 1930–) is an American anthropologist who played a major role in the development of anthropological theory in the second half of the 20th century. Sahlins received a bachelor of arts and master of arts degree in anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
May 21, 2021 · Marshall D. Sahlins. Article length: 3 min read. 608 words in 9 paragraphs. News. In Memoriam. 1930‒2021. Along with his family and friends, the community of anthropologists mourns the passing of Marshall D. Sahlins, considered by many at the time of his death as the world’s most distinguished anthropologist.
Apr 9, 2021 · Anthropology, UCP News. Remembering Marshall Sahlins (1930-2021) April 9, 2021 by Carrie Olivia Adams. Marshall Sahlins, a giant in the field of anthropology and a celebrated Press author, died earlier this week at his home in Hyde Park.
May 4, 2022 · Sahlins, Marshall D. 2022. The New Science of the Enchanted Universe: An Anthropology of Most of Humanity. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Marshall D. Sahlins was one of the leading anthropologists of his generation: prodigiously productive, incisive, provocative, and relentless in his intellectual pursuits.
