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Ruth Landes

American anthropologist

Died when: 82 years 126 days (988 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Ruth Landes

Ruth Landes (October 8, 1908 – February 11, 1991) was an American cultural anthropologist best known for studies on the Brazilian religion of Candomblé and her published study on the topic, City of Women (1947).

Landes is recognized by some as a pioneer in the study of race and gender relations.


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