W. H. R. Rivers

William Halse Rivers (1864-1922) was a British anthropologist, neurologist, ethnologist, and psychiatrist known for his significant contributions to the fields of anthropology and psychology. Rivers conducted pioneering research on the connection etween culture and psychology, particularly in the study of kinship and social organization. His work in Melanesia and Oceania laid the foundation for understanding the relationship between social customs and terminology. Rivers's multidisciplinary approach and insightful analyses have influenced modern anthropological studies.