Benedict, Ruth

Patterns of Culture

New York: Penguin Books, 1947. mass market paperback. 16mo 272pp. from About This Book: "Since the thirties the psychoanalysts have looked for many explanations of complex civilized behavior in the tabus and drives of primitive man. Dr. Benedict was one of the first anthropologists to implement these theories with technical data. She visualizes culture as an integrated whole, applying to groups the psychological concepts usually reserved for individuals." Book G: age toning to wraps, peeling and flaking at spine, toning to text block, text clean, binding tight. Item #3276

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