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Focusing on the concepts of scale and proportion, Marilyn Strathern's influential work critiques traditional anthropological approaches to complexity and materiality. By uncovering surprising parallels in thought processes and the portrayal of ambiguous images, she offers a fresh perspective that enriches the field of anthropology. The new preface adds further depth to her unique contributions, inviting readers to reconsider established notions within the discipline.