Ruth Benedict
Benedict's Patterns of Culture introduced the concept of culture as an integrated whole with a distinct personality, making anthropology accessible to general readers. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword remains the most widely read account of Japanese culture.
Works
- Patterns of CultureAnthropological study showing how cultures develop distinct psychological patterns
- The Chrysanthemum and the SwordAnalysis of Japanese culture and national character through historical context
- Zuni MythologyCompilation of Zuni mythology and oral traditions from Pueblo people
- Race: Science and PoliticsHistorical examination of race science and its relationship to politics