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“Cathedrals are an unassailable witness to human passion. Using what demented calculation could an animal build such places? I think we know. An animal with a gorgeous genius for hope.”

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Lionel Tiger
Lionel Tiger

Lionel Tiger, born on February 5, 1937, is an accomplished sociologist and anthropologist. His academic contributions are primarily focused on the study of human behavior and social structures, particularly in the fields of family, gender, and social organization. more

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