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“Anarchism and anthropology go well together because anthropologists know that a society without a state is possible because so many exist.”

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David Graeber
David Graeber

David Graeber is an American anthropologist known for his research on economic anthropology, anarchism, and critical theory. His work explores the issues of economic relationships and power structures in modern society. more

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