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Society: An anthropological perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 April 2025

Laurent Dousset Open the ORCID record for Laurent Dousset [Opens in a new window]
Laurent Dousset*
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University of Lucerne, Universität Luzern, Ethnologisches Seminar, Luzern, Switzerland laurent.dousset@unilu.ch
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Abstract

Moffett's paper is an important contribution to the multidisciplinary discussion of the notion of “society.” This comment aims to clarify and nuance some points considered important from an anthropological perspective. In particular, it stresses the importance of controlled social interaction and historical dynamics.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 48 , 2025 , e61
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press

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