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Ruth Benedict Quotes
The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.
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| Birth: | 5th June, 1887 |
| Death: | 17th September, 1948 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Anthropologist, Folklorist |
About
Ruth Benedict was an American anthropologist and folklorist. She was born in New York City, and attended Vassar College and was graduated in 1909. She entered graduate studies at Columbia University in 1919, studying under Franz Boas, receiving her Ph.D and joining the faculty in 1923.
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