Letters from the Field, 1925-1975

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The collection showcases Margaret Mead's correspondence over fifty years, offering insights into her groundbreaking anthropological work in Samoa, New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, and Bali. These letters, enriched with photographs, reveal her deep passion for preliterate cultures, blending intelligence, humor, and poetry. They serve not only as a personal narrative but also as a significant contribution to the understanding of anthropology as both a science and an art. This edition commemorates Mead's centennial, featuring introductions by Jan Morris and her daughter, Mary Catherine Bateson.