Description: (Anthropologist)
Ralph Linton was a notable American anthropologist in the mid-20th century. His influential works "The Study of Man" (1936) and "The Tree of Culture" (1955) made a significant impact on anthropology by introducing the distinction between status and role. This concept remains fundamental in the study of societies and cultures. Linton's scholarly contributions continue to be highly regarded, shaping the understanding of human behavior and cultural dynamics in the academic world.