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   ocr: for her doctoral dissertation. The resulting book, Coming of Age in Samoa, was- and remains- a bestseller. She continued her research throughout her life in places such as New Guinea, Samoa, Bali, and contemporary North America. Mead's work is largely responsible for the treasures on view in the Museum's Hall of Pacific Peoples. In addition to her work at the Museum, Margaret Mead taught, wrote more bestselling books, contributed a regular column to Redbook magazine, lectured, and was frequently interviewed on radio and television. A deeply committed activist, Mead often testified on social is ...