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Marjorie Shostak

Marjorie Shostak

11 May 1945 – 6 October 1996
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Marjorie Shostak received a literature degree from Brooklyn College. She conducted anthropological fieldwork in southwest Africa among the !Kung San between 1969 and 1971.

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  • What is Marjorie Shostak known for?

    Marjorie Shostak is primarily recognized for her significant contributions to anthropology, particularly her ethnographic work and detailed account of the life of a !Kung woman.