Mead's conclusions questioned as Freeman challenges Mead
Anthropologist Margaret Mead's influence waned as Derek Freeman accuses her Samoa study of relying on doctrinal bias and self deception. His forthcoming book argues her environmental theory misled policy makers and scholarship for decades.
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Margaret Mead
Mead
Kennedy
Johnson
Derek Freeman
Australian National University
New York
Samoa
Freeman
Sherwood Washburn
Cal Berkeley
New York Times
Ruth Benedict
Alfred L. Kroeber
Edward Sapir
Franz Boas
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Addresses Listed
Federal lawmakers named include U S Rep Kent Hance Democrat from Lubbock with Longworth Building Washington DC address Rep Ronald Coleman Democrat from El Paso Sen Lloyd Bentsen Democrat Mission with Hart Office in DC Sen John Tower Republican Wichita Falls at Russell Office Building Rep Jay Gibson Democrat Odessa with Capitol Box Austin TX Sen John Montford Democrat Lubbock with Capitol Station Austin TX.
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U.S
Kent Hance
Lubbock
Longworth
John Tower
Wichita Falls
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Jay Gibson
Odessa
P.O. Box
Capitol Station
Austin
Texas
John Montford
Odessa American Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Odessa American invites reader letters for publication with requirements including typed or legible handwriting, double spacing, and a length limit of two pages. Letters must include name address and a telephone number for verification, with names usually required for publication and the editor free to edit for taste and libel.
Visionaries shape Odessa's future and UTPB status debate
Lorraine Harrison praises local visionaries who built Odessa and pushed for a four year UTPB plan while urging legislative support and community unity. She recalls personal ties to education and notes cooperative plans between UTPB and area junior colleges amid emotional public debate. Martha Myers warns drivers to show respect and drive safely in Odessa.
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Odessa
UTPB
Permian Basin
State of Texas
Lorraine Harrison
22Nd St
Odessa Letters on Rude Drivers and Gas Bills
A Odessan writes about dangerous driving on University and rude drivers, urging action to protect children. The letter includes a clipped column by Robert Walters about high natural gas costs, Energas billing tricks, and calls for relief for seniors and the needy. C A Lucas 819 N Golder Ave.
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University
Odessa
Robert Walters
Washington
Energas
C.A. Lucas
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David F . Lyons
Tom Nickel
Permian
Oklahoma
Chamber of Commerce
Odessa College
West Texas State University At
Canyon
Texas A & M University
W.e
Golder
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