Keith H. Basso

American anthropologist and author

Keith H. Basso - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1940
Born

1940
85 years ago

Died
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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