The Methods of Ethnology

Focusing on the techniques of anthropology, this work by Franz Boas explores the methods used in ethnological research. Boas, a pioneering figure in the field, transitioned from natural sciences to anthropology, eventually becoming a professor at Columbia University and founding the first Ph.D. program in the discipline in the U.S. His significant contributions also include helping to establish the American Anthropological Association. This edition includes a new introductory biography, enhancing the understanding of Boas's influential career.