Jack Goody
English anthropologist and author
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
July 16th, 2015
10 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English anthropologist and author who contributed significantly to social anthropology. His academic work focused on the oral and written traditions of cultures, exploring the impact of literacy on society. Goody's books and studies often analyzed the relationships between technology, culture, and social structure. He held a professorship at the University of Cambridge and engaged in extensive fieldwork in West Africa, particularly in Ghana. His studies on the intersection of oral traditions and written language helped to shape modern anthropological thought.
Published 'The Domestication of the Savage Mind'
Authored 'The Logic of Writing and the Organisation of Society'
Conducted field research in Ghana
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