Franz Boas: The Early Years, 1858-1906
Released: Jan 01, 1999
Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr
Format: Hardcover, 360 pages
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A personal and intellectual biography of the influential 20th century anthropologist, best known for his writings on early British Columbia society and on the impact of European values and institutions on the region's Native cultures. Cole (history, Simon Fraser U., British Columbia, Canada) covers Boas's childhood in Germany through his resignation from the American Museum of Natural History in New York, drawing extensively on Boas's personal and professional papers held at the American Philosophical Society. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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