ISBN:
9780803274303
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0803274300
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xxv, 423 pages)
Series Statement:
Critical studies in the history of anthropology
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Seymour, Susan C. (Susan Christine), 1940- Cora Du Bois
DDC:
301.092
Keywords:
Du Bois, Cora Alice 1903-1991
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Du Bois, Cora Alice
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Du Bois, Cora 1903- Du Bois, Cora Alice 1903-1991
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Du Bois, Cora Alice
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Women anthropologists Biography
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United States
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United States
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Women anthropologists Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY ; Social Scientists & Psychologists
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; General
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Regional Studies
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology ; General
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY ; Historical
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Women anthropologists
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Biographies
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United States
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Electronic books Biography
Abstract:
Although Cora Du Bois began her life in the early twentieth century as a lonely and awkward girl, her intellect and curiosity propelled her into a remarkable life as an anthropologist and diplomat in the vanguard of social and academic change.Du Bois studied with Franz Boas, a founder of American anthropology, and with some of his most eminent students: Ruth Benedict, Alfred Kroeber, and Robert Lowie. During World War II, she served as a high-ranking officer for the Office of Strategic Services as the only woman to head one of the OSS branches of intelligence, Research and Analysis in Southeas
Abstract:
Prologue: Cora and me -- Tomgirl -- Escape and resolve -- Becoming an anthropologist -- Culture and personality -- A pioneer in culture and personality research -- World War II and the OSS -- Disillusionment in the Cold War era -- Harvard, crown of roses or thorns? -- Sociocultural change in India -- Looking inward.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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