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“The major force in world history is sheer dumbness.”

Quote by Eric Wolf

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Eric Wolf was an outstanding American anthropologist known for his research and theoretical contributions to global anthropology. His work covered a wide range of regions from Europe to the Americas, focusing on the impact of colonialism, nationalism, and globalization on human culture. more

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