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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle
in: Biology
Summary:

The book chronicles the author's experiences living among the Pirahã people in the Brazilian Amazon, exploring their unique culture and language which challenges established linguistic theories. It delves into the complexities of human language and cognition, and how these are influenced by cultural factors.

Key points:

1. Cultural Relativism: Everett's time with the Pirahã tribe in the Amazon shows cultural relativism. Their unique lifestyle, different from Western norms, challenges the idea of a universal human nature.

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