The Political Activism of Anthropologist Franz Boas, Citizen Scientist / Alan H. McGowan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGowan, Alan H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American literature--History and criticism.

American literature.

American literature--Themes, motives.

Writing--Social aspects.

Writing.

Boas, Franz, 1858-1942--Political and social views.

Boas, Franz.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2024]

Summary:

This book chronicles the life and political action of Franz Boas, a ground-breaking anthropologist whose work denied the notion of racial superiority and introduced the notion of cultural relativity. In addition, he was a fierce pacifist who opposed the entry of the United States into World War I, and organized a powerful organization protecting the free speech of those accused of left-wing sympathies. He was among the first to recognize the strength of a scientist speaking out on political issues. The book will appeal to those interested in issues of race relations and free speech, and those interested in the role of science and scientists in the larger society.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Language Acknowledgment

Foreword

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Epilogue

Afterword

Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: McGowan, Alan H. The Political Activism of Anthropologist Franz Boas, Citizen Scientist

ISBN:

1-5275-6689-7