E. E. Evans-Pritchard's approach to anthropology has been criticized for being ahistorical. What was one of the major shortcomings of his work?
A) The people he studied were part of a larger preexisting colonial system.
B) He had a tendency to conduct experiments on people while in the field.
C) He failed to consider the impact of his work on the tribes he studied.
D) He lacked understanding about the forces of evolution.

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Evans-Pritchard's approach focused on the social structure and cultural practices of the groups he studied, but he did not always consider the historical context in which they existed. Many of the tribes he studied were part of larger colonial systems, which influenced their culture and social organization. By ignoring this context, Evans-Pritchard's approach could be seen as ahistorical.

E E Evans-Pritchard's Approach to Anthropology Has Been Criticized for Being