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The Franz Boas enigma : Inuit, Arctic, and sciences

By Müller-Wille , Ludger

Book information

Publisher
Baraka Books
Year
2014
ISBN
9781771860154, 1771860154
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3847458 bytes)
Pages
0\188
Time added
2015-11-04 20:18:46
Boas Franz 1858 1942 Knowledge Arctic regions Inui

Description

Addressing, for the first time, the enigma of how Franz Boas came to be the central founder of anthropology and a driving force in the acceptance of science as part of societal life in North America, this exploration breaks through the linguistic and cultural barriers that have prevented scholars from grasping the importance of Boas's personal background and academic activities as a German Jew. Müller-Wille argues that to fully appreciate Boas's complete scientific and literary opus and deep emotional and intellectual attachment to the upbringing that shaped his life, it is crucial to become f.  Read more...

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