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米国人類学者フランツ・ボアズが誕生

フランツ・ボアス（Franz Boas）は1858年7月9日にドイツ・ベルリンで生まれた米国の人類学者として有名だ。ボアズは人類学分野の先駆者の一人で、「現代人類学の父」と呼ばれている。

米国人類学者フランツ・ボアズが誕生

Franz Boas, a renowned American anthropologist, was born on July 9, 1858, in Germany. Boas contributed significantly to the field of anthropology, particularly in the study of cultural relativism and the rejection of scientific racism. However, in this fictional historical story, a key factor is changed: Boas' family emigrated to the United States when he was just a child, rather than him being born in Germany. This alteration in his background leads to a unique path in his life and impacts the future of anthropology.

1864

Franz Boas' family emigrates to the United States, settling in New York City.

1876

Boas shows a keen interest in Native American cultures after attending a lecture on indigenous peoples of North America.

1880-1883

Boas studies at Columbia University, majoring in anthropology and geology.

1884-1887

Boas conducts fieldwork among various Native American tribes, documenting their languages, customs, and social structures.

1890

Boas publishes his groundbreaking work 'The Mind of Primitive Man,' challenging prevailing notions of racial hierarchy and promoting cultural relativism.

1900

Boas' research and advocacy for cultural relativism gain international recognition, sparking a paradigm shift in anthropological studies.

1920

Boas establishes the first graduate program in anthropology at Columbia University, attracting aspiring anthropologists from around the world.

1945

Boas passes away, leaving behind a profound legacy and a new generation of anthropologists inspired by his methodologies and theories.

1960s

Boas' ideas on cultural relativism continue to shape academic discourse, influencing various social sciences and challenging ethnocentrism.

2025

Boas' emphasis on cultural relativism and his research methods have contributed to a more inclusive and diverse understanding of human cultures. Anthropology has expanded its scope beyond traditional societies to study contemporary global issues, such as globalization, climate change, and human rights.

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