Food taboos and level of culture:  a cross-cultural study

Leary, James R.

Food taboos and level of culture: a cross-cultural study

Final Report, USPHS Grant No. A-3557 • Human Relations Area Files • New Haven • Published In 1967 • Pages: ??•

By Leary, James R.

Abstract

This study looks at the relationship between cultural complexity and food taboos. Results indicate that less complex societies tend to have more restrictions on eating than more complex societies.

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Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
"While the more backward cultures will tend to place numerous restrictions on eating, advanced cultures will devote relatively little attention to interfering with the diet of the individual" (1)	Supported

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Food taboos and level of culture: a cross-cultural study

Final Report, USPHS Grant No. A-3557 • Human Relations Area Files • New Haven • Published In 1967 • Pages: ??• Cite

By Leary, James R.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

Final Report, USPHS Grant No. A-3557 • Human Relations Area Files • New Haven • Published In 1967 • Pages: ??•