Audrey Richards conducted a detailed ethnography of the coming-of-age rituals of the Bemba, and is often credited with opening the door to the study of health and nutrition among women and children. Which of the four fields of anthropology was Richards working in?

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Audrey Richards' work focused on the study of the Bemba society's cultural practices and beliefs, specifically regarding coming-of-age rituals. This falls under the field of cultural anthropology, which examines social and cultural aspects of human societies.

Audrey Richards Conducted a Detailed Ethnography of the Coming-Of-Age Rituals