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The role of the individual in Samaon culture

Journal of the Royal Anthropological institute of Great Britain & Ireland • 58 • Published In 1928 • Pages: 481-495

By: Mead, Margaret.

Abstract
This document is a brief sketch of Samoan ethos. The author outlines her characterization of Samoan culture against a background of Samoan social structure. Some emphasis is placed upon personality development.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Community structure
Status, role, and prestige
Property system
Personality development
Community heads
Household
Transmission of skills
Classes
Social relationships and groups
culture
Samoans
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
William W. Stein ; 1956
Field Date
1925-1926
Coverage Date
1920-1928
Coverage Place
Samoa
Notes
Margaret Mead
LCCN
unk82052056
LCSH
Samoa