Ruth Benedict: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Anne Singleton • Ruth Fulton
Born June 5, 1887 • New York City • New York
Died September 17, 1948 (aged 61) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Patterns of Culture”
Subjects Of Study A:Shiwi • Blackfoot • Indigenous peoples of the Americas • Serrano • cultural relativism • culture

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