Franz Boas
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Social Science
- Subcategories: Anthropology, Anthropologists
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 19th Century European History, German History, American History 1878-1900
Article abstract: Boas made anthropology a vital discipline in the history of twentieth century social science, and his scholarship, in time, had a significant impact on public policy in the United States.
Early Life
Franz Boas was born July 9, 1858, in Minden, Westphalia (in modern West Germany). He was the only son of six children (three of whom survived childhood) of Meier and Sophie Meyer Boas, who were Jews. His father was a successful businessman, while his mother was extremely active in political and civic affairs. A spirit of liberalism and...
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