Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Franz Boas
Read about the man who was considered to be one of the greatest and most influential anthropologists, Franz Boas.
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Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Examples That Simplify Meaning of Cultural Determinism
Explains what is meant by cultural determinism and the role anthropologist Franz Boas played in developing the concept, and provides examples of culture influencing human behavior.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Columbia University & Slavery Post 1865: Faculty and Admin
After the Civil War concluded in 1865 and the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, Columbia University's faculty members shaped historical interpretations of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction, as well as scientific theories...