Yanomamö: The Fierce People

The book is in fair condition. The cover is worn, with visible tears and scuffs, and there is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. This copy is a first edition, adding to its collectible value despite the physical wear.

Yanomamö: The Fierce People by Napoleon A. Chagnon, published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston in 1968, is a seminal work in cultural anthropology. This hardcover edition was printed in New York and is recognized as a first edition, as indicated by the number line on the copyright page. Chagnon, a prominent anthropologist, provides an in-depth study of the Yanomamö, an indigenous group in the Amazon rainforest, offering insights into their social structure, customs, and interactions. This edition is particularly notable for its early contribution to the field and has become a key text in understanding Amazonian cultures. The book is in fair condition, with a worn cover that shows signs of age, including tears and scuffs, but remains a valuable resource for collectors and scholars interested in anthropology and cultural studies.