Margaret Mead And Samoa: The Making And Unmaking Of An Anthropological Myth
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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This academic work critically examines Margaret Mead's influential study of Samoan culture, Coming of Age in Samoa. It meticulously uncovers discrepancies and challenges the foundational claims of Mead's research, presenting a revisionist perspective on her ethnographic methods and conclusions. The book argues that Mead's portrayal of Samoan adolescence as a period of sexual freedom and ease was largely inaccurate, illustrating how her findings contributed to a significant anthropological myth. Freeman's rigorous analysis details the historical context and the lasting impact of Mead's work, ultimately questioning the reliability of early anthropological studies. This scholarly text offers a compelling reinterpretation of a classic ethnographic account, sparking considerable debate within the field.
Author: Derek Freeman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Australian National University Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This academic work critically examines Margaret Mead's influential study of Samoan culture, Coming of Age in Samoa. It meticulously uncovers discrepancies and challenges the foundational claims of Mead's research, presenting a revisionist perspective on her ethnographic methods and conclusions. The book argues that Mead's portrayal of Samoan adolescence as a period of sexual freedom and ease was largely inaccurate, illustrating how her findings contributed to a significant anthropological myth. Freeman's rigorous analysis details the historical context and the lasting impact of Mead's work, ultimately questioning the reliability of early anthropological studies. This scholarly text offers a compelling reinterpretation of a classic ethnographic account, sparking considerable debate within the field.