Milton Altschuler
Biographic Data
| ID | 82922 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Milton Altschuler |
| GIVEN NAMES | Milton |
| FAMILY NAME | Altschuler |
| SIGNATURE | ALTSCHULER M |
| AFFILIATIONS | East Carolina University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 32 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1958 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Those Who Live From the Sea
Ethnology
The Haitian Potential
Ethnology
General, Applied and Theoretical
IEthnology
Amazonia
Altschuler and Meggers critique the prevailing ecological determinism in Amazonian studies, arguing that the perceived limitations of the Amazonian environment have been overstated. They challenge the "counterfeit paradise" notion, which portrays the region as inherently unproductive and incapable of supporting complex societies. Through archaeological and ethnographic evidence, they demonstrate the existence of sophisticated indigenous land mana…
Human Ways
On Harris' Rise of Anthropological Theory
This collection of short articles responds to Marvin Harris's *The Rise of Anthropological Theory*. Altschuler focuses on Harris's treatment of cultural materialism and general evolution. Frankel critiques Harris's interpretation of Leslie White's work. Freeman argues that Harris misrepresents the views of Margaret Mead and Derek Freeman on Samoan society. Harris replies to each of these critiques, defending his interpretations and arguments
Human Fertility in Latin America
The Social Organization of Ethnological Theory. L eslie A. W hite
Why Exceptions? The Logic of Cross-Cultural Analysis [and Comments and Reply]
This paper discusses the factors causing exceptions to rules in the social sciences in general and in social anthropology in particular. Exceptions may occur through defective classification by ethnologists. For example, the ethnologist may define the phenomena under consideration poorly. The importance of using operational definitions must therefore be stressed. He may class phenomena in the same category without making sure that their frequency…
Notes on Cayapa Kinship
On the Environmental Limitations of Mayan Cultural Development
Why Exceptions? The Logic of Cross-Cultural Analysis [and Comments and Reply]
This paper discusses the factors causing exceptions to rules in the social sciences in general and in social anthropology in particular. Exceptions may occur through defective classification by ethnologists. For example, the ethnologist may define the phenomena under consideration poorly. The importance of using operational definitions must therefore be stressed. He may class phenomena in the same category without making sure that their frequency…
On the Environmental Limitations of Mayan Cultural Development
The Haitian Potential
Human Ways
Notes on Cayapa Kinship
On the Environmental Limitations of Mayan Cultural Development
Notes on Cayapa Kinship
Why Exceptions? The Logic of Cross-Cultural Analysis [and Comments and Reply]
This paper discusses the factors causing exceptions to rules in the social sciences in general and in social anthropology in particular. Exceptions may occur through defective classification by ethnologists. For example, the ethnologist may define the phenomena under consideration poorly. The importance of using operational definitions must therefore be stressed. He may class phenomena in the same category without making sure that their frequency…
The Social Organization of Ethnological Theory. L eslie A. W hite
Human Fertility in Latin America
Human Ways
On Harris' Rise of Anthropological Theory
This collection of short articles responds to Marvin Harris's *The Rise of Anthropological Theory*. Altschuler focuses on Harris's treatment of cultural materialism and general evolution. Frankel critiques Harris's interpretation of Leslie White's work. Freeman argues that Harris misrepresents the views of Margaret Mead and Derek Freeman on Samoan society. Harris replies to each of these critiques, defending his interpretations and arguments
Amazonia
Altschuler and Meggers critique the prevailing ecological determinism in Amazonian studies, arguing that the perceived limitations of the Amazonian environment have been overstated. They challenge the "counterfeit paradise" notion, which portrays the region as inherently unproductive and incapable of supporting complex societies. Through archaeological and ethnographic evidence, they demonstrate the existence of sophisticated indigenous land mana…
General, Applied and Theoretical
IEthnology
Ethnology
The Haitian Potential
Ethnology
Those Who Live From the Sea
Sociology (10 works) · Anthropology (7 works) · History (7 works) · Library science (7 works) · Citation (6 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · History (6 works) · Political science (4 works) · Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture (3 works) · Archaeology (3 works)