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Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist who was born in Philadelphia in 1901.
* She studied at Barnard College and Columbia University, where she was influenced by Franz Boas and Ruth Benedict.
* Mead conducted fieldwork in Samoa, New Guinea, and Bali, and her books on these cultures were bestsellers.
* She was a strong advocate for women's rights and social justice, and she served as president of the American Anthropological Association.
* Mead died in 1978, and she is considered one of the most influential anthropologists of the 20th century.

Here are some additional details about Mead's life and work:

* Mead was the first woman to be appointed curator of ethnology at the American Museum of Natural History.
* She was a prolific writer, and she published over 40 books and hundreds of articles.
* Mead was a popular speaker, and she gave lectures all over the world.
* She was a controversial figure, and her work was often criticized by other anthropologists.
* However, Mead's work had a profound impact on the way we understand human culture, and she is considered one of the most important anthropologists of the 20th century.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Margaret Mead

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

There is no greater insight into the future than recognizing...when we save our children, we save ourselves

Margaret Mead

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