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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > configurationism
social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > research/theoretical frameworks > configurationism

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configurationism  

Definition

  • Most often associated with the work of Ruth Benedict (1887–1948),configurationism focuses on understanding phenomena as organized wholes rather than as aggregates of distinct parts. A reaction to European diffusionism, which dealt with isolated traits, configurationism instead stressed the integration of traits with the other elements of culture. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Configurationism]

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