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Ruth Fulton Benedict (June 5, 1887 – September 17, 1948) was an American anthropologist and folklorist . She was born in New York City, attended Vassar College, and graduated in 1909.
Jun 1, 2024 · Ruth Benedict (born June 5, 1887, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Sept. 17, 1948, New York City) was an American anthropologist whose theories had a profound influence on cultural anthropology, especially in the area of culture and personality.
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May 4, 2023 · Learn about Ruth Benedict, a pioneer of cultural anthropology who developed a theory on culture and personality. Discover her life, career, and the four cultural patterns she identified: Apollonian, Dionysian, Paranoid, and Masochistic.
Jul 12, 2018 · Ruth Benedict was one of the most influential anthropological theorists of her generation, best known for her comparative, “socio-psychological” approach to the study of distinctive cultural configurations.
- Tracy Teslow
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- 2018
Ruth Fulton Benedict (June 5, 1887 – September 17, 1948) was an American cultural anthropologist, who advocated cross-cultural and racial equality. She was a pioneer in her field, and also as a woman in academia.
Jan 15, 2019 · Ruth Fulton Benedict, an American anthropologist (1887–1948), is best known for her contribution to the “culture and personality” school of American anthropology.
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture is a 1946 study of Japan by American anthropologist Ruth Benedict compiled from her analyses of Japanese culture during World War II for the U.S. Office of War Information.
