Keith H. Basso
American anthropologist and author
Born
1940
85 years ago
Died
August 4th, 2013
11 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American anthropologist focused on the interaction between culture and environment, particularly in the context of Native American communities in the Southwestern United States. Authored several significant works, including 'Wisdom Sits in Places', which explored the relationship between place and meaning in the Western Apache culture. Conducted extensive fieldwork, examining social ties and the significance of landscapes in shaping identity and narratives. Contributed to the understanding of how language and geography influence cultural memory.
Authored 'Wisdom Sits in Places'
Conducted fieldwork with the Western Apache
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