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Lee Drummond's "The Cultural Continuum: A Theory of Intersystems" (1980) challenges the prevailing anthropological tendency to categorize cultures as discrete, bounded entities. Drummond argues for a more fluid and dynamic understanding of culture as a continuum, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interpenetration of cultural systems. He introduces the concept of "intersystems," defined as the zones of interaction and exchange between different cultural traditions, arguing that these zones are crucial for understanding cultural change and adaptation. The article critiques the limitations of structuralist and functionalist approaches that prioritize internal coherence and stability, proposing instead a framework that acknowledges the constant flux and negotiation inherent in cultural processes. Drummond illustrates his theory with ethnographic examples, highlighting the dynamic interplay of tradition and innovation within specific cultural contexts.

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