"Coming of Age in Samoa" is a seminal anthropological work by Margaret Mead, published in 1928. The book explores the lives of adolescent girls in Samoa, focusing on their social and sexual development. Mead's research challenges Western notions of adolescence, suggesting that cultural factors significantly influence the coming-of-age experience. Mead conducted her fieldwork in Samoa in the 1920s, observing the daily lives and rituals of the local population. She argued that Samoan society's relaxed attitudes toward sexuality and social norms allowed for a smoother transition into adulthood, contrasting sharply with the more tumultuous experiences of American teenagers.