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“American society is very like a fish society. . . . Among certain species of fish, the only thing which determines order of dominance is length of time in the fishbowl. The oldest resident picks on the newest resident, and if the newest resident is removed to a new bowl, he, as oldest resident, will pick on the newcomers.”

Book:And Keep Your Powder Dry: An Anthropologist Looks at America

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And Keep Your Powder Dry: An Anthropologist Looks at America

In 'And Keep Your Powder Dry: An Anthropologist Looks at America,' the author delves into the diverse tapestry of American culture, examining the social fabric, cultural practices, and the human condition within the country. The book presents a nuanced view of American society, drawing on anthropological theories and methodologies to analyze the complexities of everyday life. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural nuances and societal dynamics that shape the United States. more

Author

Margaret Mead

Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist known for her groundbreaking fieldwork and theoretical contributions. She is renowned for her studies of the Samoan, Arapesh, and Australian Aboriginal peoples, which had a profound impact on the fields of anthropology and sociology. more

“The melting pot failed to function in one crucial area. Religions and nationalities, however different, generally learned to live together, even to grow together, in America. But color was something else. Reds were murdered like wild animals. Yellows were characterized as a peril and incarcerated en masse during World War ii for no really good reason by our most liberal president. Browns have been abused as the new slave labor on farms. The blacks, who did not come here willingly, are now, more than a century after emancipation by Lincoln, still suffering a host of slave like inequalities.”