“The existence of any pure race with special endowments is a myth, as is the belief that there are races all of whose members are foredoomed to eternal inferiority.”
Quote by Franz Boas
Work
Race and Democratic Society
This book delves into the complex relationship between race and the functioning of democratic systems, examining the impact of racial dynamics on political participation, social cohesion, and the equitable distribution of resources. more
Author
Franz Boas
Franz Boas (July 9, 1858 - December 21, 1942) was a German-born American anthropologist considered one of the founders of modern anthropology. Known for his fieldwork and cross-cultural comparative studies, Boas had a profound impact on the development of cultural relativism and structuralist anthropology. more
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