Men in all societies possess the biological equipment to remove their hats or shoes, but it is the birth within a particular culture that decides that a Jew will keep his hat and shoes on in his place of worship, a Mohammedan will take off his shoes, and a Christian will keep his shoes on but remove his hat.
Peter FarbFood to a large extent is what holds a society together, and eating is closely linked to deep spiritual experiences.
Peter FarbA complex society is not necessarily more advanced than a simple one; it has just adapted to conditions in a more complicated way.
Peter FarbMarriage is simply an economic necessity, and so there are no elaborate courtship displays or marriage celebrations among the Eskimo.
Peter Farb