Franz Boas, the Arts, Education, and Science
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Abstract Franz Boas was not only a pioneering anthropologist, becoming known as the "Father of American Anthropology," but also concerned citizen, seeking to use his knowledge and prominence improve society in which he lived. He deeply with education thought about ways it. believed that well-rounded included arts sciences, is why proposed plan for New York City's science establishments, make them more available students school system.
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عنوان ژورنال: Insights of anthropology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2578-6482']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36959/763/525