Naomi Quinn

Naomi Robin Quinn
Born(1939-07-22)July 22, 1939
DiedJune 23, 2019(2019-06-23) (aged 79)
Durham, North Carolina, United States
NationalityAmerican
ChildrenRachel Afi Quinn, Esther Quinn-Cuffie
AwardsGender Equity Award, formerly known as the CoGE "Squeaky Wheel Award"of the [American Anthropological Association] (2001); Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Psychological Anthropology (2009)
Academic background
Alma mater
Thesis"Mfantse fishing crew composition: a decision-making analysis" (1971)
Doctoral advisorRoy D'Andrade
Academic work
DisciplineAnthropology
Sub-disciplinePsychological anthropology
InstitutionsDuke University

Naomi Robin Quinn (July 22, 1939 – June 23, 2019) was a major figure in cognitive anthropology, with contributions to research methods and cultural models, particularly applied to topics such as American models of marriage and relationships and to child-rearing cross-culturally.