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Franz Boas

American anthropologist, linguist and naturalist
Date of Birth:
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Franz Boas: The Father of American Anthropology
  2. Arctic Explorations and Indigenous Studies
  3. Northwestern Native American Studies
  4. Foundation of American Anthropology
  5. Influence and Legacy

Franz Boas: The Father of American Anthropology

Early Life and Education

- Franz Boas was born on July 9, , in Minden, Prussia (present-day Germany).

- He pursued a rigorous scientific education in geography, mathematics, and physics at the universities of Heidelberg, Bonn, and Kiel.

- In , Boas earned his doctorate with a dissertation on the physical parameters of water color perception.

Arctic Explorations and Indigenous Studies

- In , Boas embarked on his first Arctic expedition to Baffin Island as a reporter.

- Captivated by the language and culture of the Inuit people, he dedicated a year to their study.

- His publication "The Central Eskimos" marked the beginning of h Margaret mead biography.