Blackberry Winter, My Early Years [Hardcover] Margaret Mead

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Dust jacket has some creases, tears and wear. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This collectible copy of “Blackberry Winter, My Early Years” offers a rare glimpse into the formative years of the groundbreaking anthropologist Margaret Mead. Published in 1972, this autobiographical work traces Mead’s childhood and adolescence in the early 20th century, providing valuable insights into the experiences that shaped her pioneering work in cultural anthropology. Mead’s vivid recollections of her unconventional upbringing in a Quaker family and her intellectual curiosity from a young age offer a fascinating backdrop to her later achievements. As one of the most influential anthropologists of the 20th century, Mead’s work challenged long-held assumptions about gender roles, sexuality, and cultural norms, making this book a valuable addition to any collection exploring the history of anthropology or the lives of influential women in science.