Oscar Lewis

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Oscar Lewis (born Lefkowitz, December 25, 1914, New York City- died December 16, 1970) was an American anthropologist. He introduced the concept of culture of poverty.

[edit] Books

  • Five Families; Mexican Case Studies In The Culture Of Poverty, 1959
  • Tepoztlán, Village In Mexico, 1960
  • The Children Of Sánchez, Autobiography Of A Mexican Family , 1961
  • La Vida; A Puerto Rican Family In The Culture Of Poverty--San Juan And New York, 1966
  • A Death In The Sánchez Family, 1969

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