Mead, Margaret

Sex and Temperament: In Three Primitive Societies

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ISBN 13:: 9780060934958
author:: Mead, Margaret
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 13.46 x 2.03 x 20.32 centimetres
Genre:: Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Sex and Temperament In Three Primitive Societies by Margaret Mead A groundbreaking anthropological study, first published in 1935, that explores the intimate lives of three New Guinea tribes from infancy to adulthood. Mead's pioneering work challenges traditional notions of masculinity and femininity, revealing how cultural conditioning shapes societal expectations. This edition features introductions by Helen Fisher and Mary Catherine Bateson, providing new insights into Mead's groundbreaking research. A precursor to her later work on gender differences, Sex & Temperament lays the groundwork for a lifelong study of human culture and society. With its thought-provoking analysis, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of human behavior and the role of culture in shaping our identities.

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