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The Rich Diversity of Anthropology – Part 1

Franz Boas was an immigrant Jew. He was born in Minden, Germany, in 1858 and emigrated to the United States in 1887. Boas is often affectionately referred to as “Papa Franz” by his students, reflecting the deep respect and admiration … Continue reading

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