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“You can't really discover the most interesting conflicts and problems in a subject until you've tried to write about them. At that point, one discovers discontinuities in the data, perhaps, or in one's own thinking; then the act of writing forces you to work harder to resolve these contradictions.”

Quote by Anthony F. C. Wallace

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Anthony F. C. Wallace

Anthony F. C. Wallace was a prominent American anthropologist known for his contributions to cultural anthropology, social anthropology, and ethnography. His research encompassed a wide range of fields, including cultural change, religion, art, and language, and had a profound impact on the development of the discipline of anthropology. more

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