Boas, Franz
Anthropology and Modern Life (Routledge Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367679910
- author:
- Boas, Franz
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 202
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.42 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anthropology and Modern Life by Franz Boas is a foundational work that challenges prevailing attitudes towards race and culture. Written in 2021, this Routledge Classics edition features a new Foreword by Regna Darnell and an Introduction and Afterword by Herbert S. Lewis.
Boas's influential ideas have shaped the field of anthropology, demonstrating that differences among races result from historical events and circumstances rather than physiological factors. This book explores key controversies, including the nature versus nurture debate, nationality and nationalism, and the significance of intelligence tests.
Through his work, Boas sought to break down racial and cultural barriers by applying scientific principles to understand human diversity. His writing continues to resonate today, offering a nuanced perspective on the complex issues that shape our civilization.
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