Berreman, Gerald Duane, 1930-

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Summary: Gerald Duane Berreman (1930-2013) was an American anthropologist and ethnographer who was known for his theory on the caste system in India, as well as his contributions to the ethical practice of anthropology itself. Berreman spoke out during the Vietnam War era about the working relationship between anthropologists and the CIA. His anthropological work focused on the study of social stratification, in which he drew parallels between racial inequality in the United States and the caste system in India. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][3][4]
Born: 1930 [4]
Died: 2013-12-23 [4]
Language: English [2]
Occupation: anthropologist [4]
Employer: University of California, Berkeley [4]

Sources: 1. VIAF; 2. Bibliothèque nationale de France; 3. Library of Congress; 4. Wikidata

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