Franz Boas

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German-American anthropologist

Why Is Franz Boas Influential?

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According to Wikipedia, Franz Uri Boas was a German-American anthropologist and a pioneer of modern anthropology who has been called the "Father of American Anthropology". His work is associated with the movements known as historical particularism and cultural relativism.

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Franz Boas's Published Works

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What Are Franz Boas's Academic Contributions?

Franz Boas is most known for their academic work in the field of anthropology. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of communications, earth sciences, and philosophy.

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