On Yanomami Warfare: Rejoinder

@article{Albert1990OnYW,
  title={On Yanomami Warfare: Rejoinder},
  author={Bruce M. Albert},
  journal={Current Anthropology},
  year={1990},
  volume={31},
  pages={558 - 563}
}
  • B. Albert
  • Published 1 December 1990
  • Sociology
  • Current Anthropology
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