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“In an environment in which tragedy is genuine and frequent, laughter is essential to sanity.”

Quote by Laura Bohannan

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Laura Bohannan was an accomplished American anthropologist renowned for her research on African cultures. Born in 1922 and passing away on March 19, 2002, Bohannan was celebrated for her studies on the role of oral tradition and language in culture, particularly in her research on the Igbo people of Nigeria. Her work has had a profound impact on the field of anthropology. more

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