Growth and Culture: A Photographic Study of Balinese Childhood

The book is in generally good condition with a sturdy binding. The cover shows some signs of wear, particularly at the corners and spine ends, which is typical for its age. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings, maintaining the integrity of the content.

"Growth and Culture: A Photographic Study of Balinese Childhood" by Margaret Mead and Frances Cooke Macgregor, published in 1951 by G. P. Putnam's Sons in New York, offers a unique visual and analytical exploration of Balinese childhood. This work is based on photographs by Gregory Bateson, analyzed within Gesell categories, providing an in-depth anthropological study. Margaret Mead, a renowned cultural anthropologist, brings her expertise to this collaboration, offering insights into the cultural dynamics of Bali. This edition, printed in the United States, is a significant contribution to the fields of anthropology and cultural studies, capturing a specific cultural moment through visual documentation. The book is in a hardcover format, with its physical condition reflecting minor wear typical of its age, though the absence of a dust jacket is noted.