George Peter Murdock

George Peter Murdock was an American anthropologist best known for his work in cultural anthropology. He developed the concept of the "cultural universals," which are traits or features common to all human societies, such as family structures, social norms, and economic systems. Murdock conducted extensive cross-cultural studies, analyzing various cultures to identify shared elements, which helped deepen our understanding of human behavior and social organization. His research emphasized the importance of culture in shaping human life and highlighted the diversity and similarities across different societies around the world.