Resumen
Meads anthropological examination of seven Pacific island tribes analyzes the dynamics of primitive cultures to explore the evolving meaning of "male" and "female" in modern American society. On its publication in 1949, the New York Times declared, "Dr. Meads book has come to grips with the cold war between the sexes and has shown the basis of a lasting sexual peace." This edition, prepared for the centennial of Meads birth, features introductions by Helen Fisher and Meads daughter, Mary Catherine Bateson. Male & Female remains an extraordinary document of great relevance, while Meads research methods and fieldwork offer a blueprint for scholars in future generations.
