Culture And Commitment: A Study Of The Generation Gap
Author: Margaret Mead
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE BODLEY HEAD, 1970
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This seminal work of anthropology, Sex And Temperament, presents a groundbreaking examination of gender roles and personality development across three distinct New Guinean societies. It argues against biological determinism, illustrating how cultural conditioning shapes masculine and feminine traits. The text chronicles the Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli peoples, revealing the profound impact of societal norms on individual expression. Mead's insightful observations challenge Western assumptions about inherent sex differences, offering a compelling argument for cultural relativism. This influential study remains a cornerstone of gender studies and cultural anthropology, providing a vital perspective on human diversity.
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$3.84Culture And Commitment: A Study Of The Generation Gap
Author: Margaret Mead
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE BODLEY HEAD, 1970
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of anthropology, Sex And Temperament, presents a groundbreaking examination of gender roles and personality development across three distinct New Guinean societies. It argues against biological determinism, illustrating how cultural conditioning shapes masculine and feminine traits. The text chronicles the Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli peoples, revealing the profound impact of societal norms on individual expression. Mead's insightful observations challenge Western assumptions about inherent sex differences, offering a compelling argument for cultural relativism. This influential study remains a cornerstone of gender studies and cultural anthropology, providing a vital perspective on human diversity.
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Author: Margaret Mead
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE BODLEY HEAD, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of anthropology, Sex And Temperament, presents a groundbreaking examination of gender roles and personality development across three distinct New Guinean societies. It argues against biological determinism, illustrating how cultural conditioning shapes masculine and feminine traits. The text chronicles the Arapesh, Mundugumor, and Tchambuli peoples, revealing the profound impact of societal norms on individual expression. Mead's insightful observations challenge Western assumptions about inherent sex differences, offering a compelling argument for cultural relativism. This influential study remains a cornerstone of gender studies and cultural anthropology, providing a vital perspective on human diversity.
