The author of the passage mentions Galbraith's "The Affluent Society" to:

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The author of the passage mentions Galbraith's "The Affluent Society" to:

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A.
contrast the materialist nature of contemporary growth paths with the pacifist content ways of living among the foragers.
B.
document the influence of Galbraith's cynical views on modern consumerism on Sahlins's analysis of pre-historic societies.
C.
show how Galbraith's theories refute Sahlins's thesis on the contentment of pre-hunter-gatherer communities.
D.

show how Sahlins's views complemented Galbraith's criticism of the consumerism and inequality of contemporary society.

Option D is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

While mentioning Galbraith's "The Affluent Society" , the passage states that the title of Sahlins' essay is a 'nod toward' Galbraith's famously skeptical portrait of America's postwar prosperity and inequality. That is, Sahlin is in agreement with Galbraith. His views complemented Galbraith's criticism of the consumerism and inequality of contemporary society. Option D is the correct choice.