This is a copy of "Agricultural Origins and Dispersals: The Domestication of Animals and Foodstuffs" by Carl O. Sauer, published by The MIT Press. This paperback edition is a second M.I.T. Press printing from November 1970, with original copyright in 1952 and this edition copyright in 1969. The book explores the origins of agriculture and the domestication of animals and foodstuffs, challenging conventional theories. It was originally presented as the second series of The Bowman Memorial Lectures. An essential text for students and researchers in anthropology, geography, and agricultural history. Please see images for condition details.