Levity

Phil Young (PYOUNG@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU)
Wed, 2 Nov 1994 06:55:50 -0800

Several years ago, as one of the short answer questions on an exam, I asked
students to briefly characterize Julian Steward's theory of multilinear
evolution. One memorable answer: "Multilinear evolution is neither
matrilineal nor patrilineal but both."

Phil Young
pyoung@oregon.uoregon.edu