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Marshall David Sahlins (/ ˈsɑːlɪnz / SAH-linz; December 27, 1930 – April 5, 2021) [1][2] was an American cultural anthropologist best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory.
Marshall Sahlins (born December 27, 1930, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 5, 2021, Chicago) was an American anthropologist, educator, activist, and author who through his study of the people and culture of the South Pacific—primarily Hawaii and Fiji —made monumental contributions to his field.
Apr 12, 2021 · Marshall D. Sahlins, an eminent cultural anthropologist of the Pacific known for sparking lively academic debates, died April 5. He was 90. Renowned for his prolific contributions to anthropology, Sahlins was the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago.
Apr 10, 2021 · Marshall D. Sahlins, a brilliant and witty anthropologist who, starting in the 1970s, explored how individuals shape and are shaped by their cultures — a point he had already put in practice a...
Mar 8, 2023 · Marshall Sahlins was a towering figure in the field of anthropology, and his legacy continues to influence scholars around the world. Throughout his career, Sahlins pushed the boundaries of anthropological thought and challenged prevailing assumptions about culture, society, and human nature.
Mar 6, 2024 · This contagious, charismatic wit was something of a family inheritance—his brother Bernard Sahlins later became a comedian, while Marshall became known for a mix of mischief and polemic that...
May 21, 2021 · Along with his family and friends, the community of anthropologists mourns the passing of Marshall D. Sahlins, considered by many at the time of his death as the world’s most distinguished anthropologist. He died on April 5, 2021, at the age of 90.
Apr 9, 2021 · Marshall Sahlins, a giant in the field of anthropology and a celebrated Press author, died earlier this week at his home in Hyde Park. Best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory, he was the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University ...
Photo 1. – Marshall Sahlins, the mid-1970s. University of Chicago News Office. The Marshall Sahlins I met in Chicago was very different from the one I had encountered in print. On the page, Sahlins was witty and erudite, florid and sophisticated. In person, he was understated and laconic.
Aug 26, 2014 · Marshall Sahlins (b. 1930–) is an American anthropologist who played a major role in the development of anthropological theory in the second half of the 20th century. Sahlins received a bachelor of arts and master of arts degree in anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
