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“The best lives and stories are made up of minute particulars that somehow are also universal and of use to others as well as oneself.”

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Barbara Myerhoff
Barbara Myerhoff

Barbara Myerhoff was an influential American anthropologist known for her research on Jewish communities. Born on February 16, 1935, and passing away on January 7, 1985, Myerhoff's work emphasized participant observation and the development of deep personal relationships with her research subjects. Her contributions to anthropology have had a lasting impact. more

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