Franz Boas

Franz Boas (1858-1942) was a renowned German-American anthropologist and ethnologist known for his groundbreaking work in cultural anthropology. Boas is considered the father of modern anthropology for his pioneering studies on the cultures and laguages of indigenous peoples, particularly in North America. His research laid the foundation for cultural relativism and challenged prevailing notions of racial hierarchy. Boas's contributions to the field have had a lasting impact on the understanding of human diversity and cultural dynamics.