Coming of age in Samoa

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The classic anthropological study describes what it was like in the 1920s for girls growing up in the culture of the Samoan Islands, offering provocative insights into such topics as childhood, gender roles, and culture.

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3.6/5 · 3272 readers · 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Coming of age in Samoa?

About ≈ 5 h 38 m — 304 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mComing of age in Samoa~5 h 38 m

How many pages is Coming of age in Samoa?

304 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Coming of age in Samoa304

What genre is Coming of age in Samoa?

It sits on the Psychology shelves.

Is Coming of age in Samoa in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Where does Coming of age in Samoa take place?

It is set in Samoan Islands, Polynesia.

Who wrote Coming of age in Samoa?

Margaret Mead (1901–1978).

Where can I read Coming of age in Samoa online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Samoan IslandsPolynesia
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