“If there's ever a place where you can't argue that you can put the facts over here and the text over there and see if they fit, it is surely in anthropology”
Quote by Clifford Geertz
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Clifford Geertz
Clifford Geertz, born on August 23, 1926 in the United States, was a renowned American anthropologist. His research focused on the field of cultural anthropology, particularly known for his in-depth studies of Java, Indonesia. Geertz's work has had a profound impact on cultural studies and social theory. more
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