Quote by: Franz Boas

Furthermore, the study of the present surroundings is insufficient: the history of the people, the influence of the regions through which it has passed on its migrations, and the people with whom it came into contact, must be considered.


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  • NameFranz Boas
  • DescriptionGerman-American anthropologist
  • BornJuly 9, 1858
  • DiedDecember 21, 1942
  • CountryGermany; United States Of America
  • ProfessionAnthropologist; Linguist