Dimitris Xygalatas

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Ritual
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Ritual
  • By: Dimitris Xygalatas
  • Narrator: Neil Gardner
  • Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio
  • Publish date: September 13, 2022
  • Language: English
  • (67 ratings)
(67 ratings)
A pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual–showing how and why our most irrational behaviors are a key driver of our success. “Important . . . and a true delight to read.” (Paul... Read more

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