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“Up to a certain point anxiety is good, for it promotes action. Beyond that point we freeze any fixed attitudes or rush about without thinking deeply from one decision to another.”

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Jules Henry
Jules Henry

Jules Henry was an outstanding anthropologist known for his contributions to cultural anthropology. Born on November 29, 1904, and passing away on September 23, 1969, Henry focused on cultural change, ethnography, and anthropological theory. His work has had a profound impact on subsequent scholars. more

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