Cultural Patterns and Technical Change [Mass Market Paperback] Margaret Mead

Description

1955 printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure. Cover has a piece torn out of a corner.

This well-loved copy of Margaret Mead’s groundbreaking work “Cultural Patterns and Technical Change” bears the marks of its journey through time, offering a tangible connection to the pioneering anthropologist’s influential ideas. Published in 1955, this text emerged at a pivotal moment in Mead’s career, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in the study of cultural dynamics and their impact on societal evolution.

Through meticulous fieldwork and insightful analysis, Mead challenged prevailing assumptions about the universality of human behavior, demonstrating how cultural patterns shape our attitudes towards technology and innovation. This copy’s well-worn state serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of Mead’s insights, as generations of scholars and intellectually curious readers have turned its pages in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between culture and technological progress.

For collectors and enthusiasts, this edition represents a rare opportunity to engage with a seminal work that reshaped the field of anthropology and continues to inspire critical discourse on the role of culture in shaping our relationship with technology.