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Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds by Noga Arikha is a biography available to read on EtoBox.

What is Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds about?

A thought-provoking account of the life and work of Franz Boas and his influential role in shaping modern anthropology Franz Boas (1858–1942) is widely acknowledged for his pioneering work in the field of cultural anthropology. His rigorous studies of variations across societies were aimed at demonstrating that cultures and peoples were not shaped by biological predispositions. This book traces Boas’s life and intellectual passions from his roots in Germany and his move to the United States in 1

Who reads Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Noga Arikha
Publisher
Yale University Press
Published
2025
Language
EN
ISBN
9780300283037
Category
biography
Subjects
Memoir, General & Miscellaneous Biography, Biography
Updated
2026-03-25

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