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for Marshall Sahlins
Prasenjit and Juliette Duara
April 20, 2021
We recall warm and wonderful memories of our times with Marshall and Barbara.
Our hearts are heavy for you Barbara. His was a great and brave life well-lived.
with love
Prasenjit and Juliette
Antonio Lauria
April 17, 2021
Marshall, was both a teacher and, later, a colleague whom I and my deceased wife, the anthropologist Connie Sutton, respected and enjoyed.
Another Academic
April 17, 2021
As a sociocultural anthropologist, I wanted to thank you for your inspiring work in the field. It is your legacy and gift to future generations!
Random Student
April 17, 2021
Loved reading about his work as an undergraduate and graduate student in Anthropology
Lamont Lindstrom
April 8, 2021
One of my anthropological heroes...
Random Academic
April 7, 2021
"The theory of the gift ": what a beautiful piece of writing. A gift to us all.
Nancy Stone
April 7, 2021
So sorry Barb. This will be hard, partly because you had so many good years together. Thinking of you, Nancy
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