Coming of Age in Samoa

Coming of Age in Samoa by Margaret Mead is a landmark work of cultural anthropology that explores adolescence, social development, and the influence of culture on human behavior. Based on Mead's field research in Samoa, the book examines how young people navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood within a social environment that differs significantly from Western societies.

Through careful observation and ethnographic study, Mead investigates the customs, values, family structures, ...