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Genius at Work: How Franz Boas Created the Field of Cultural Anthropology (Columbia Magazine)
A century ago, when people believed that intelligence, empathy, and human potential were determined by race and gender, Franz Boas looked at the data and decided everyone was wrong. In this excerpt from the new book Gods of the Upper Air, Charles King profiles the maverick Columbia professor.
Anthropological Theories: A Guide Prepared by Students for Students
The guides to anthropological theories and approaches presented here have been prepared by anthropology (and other) graduate students of the University of Alabama under the direction of Dr. Michael D. Murphy. This site was conceived as an introduction to some of the basic approaches that cultural anthropologists have pursued from the mid-19th century to the late-20th century.