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Alfred Louis Kroeber (/ ˈ k r oʊ b ər / KROH-bər; June 11, 1876 – October 5, 1960) was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia.
Jun 7, 2024 · A.L. Kroeber was an influential American anthropologist of the first half of the 20th century, whose primary concern was to understand the nature of culture and its processes. His interest and competence ranged over the whole of anthropology, and he made valuable contributions to American Indian
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Alfred Louis Kroeber (June 11, 1876 – October 5, 1960) was an influential figure in the development of modern American anthropology. The first student of Franz Boas and a prolific writer, he was one of the early proponents of Boas' theory of "cultural relativism," and a major force in bringing it into the mainstream of anthropology.
Alfred Louis Kroeber was a prominent American anthropologist known for his contributions to the American Indian ethnology. A very influential figure in the field of anthropology in the first half of the 20th century, Kroeber was the first person to receive a doctorate in anthropology from the Columbia University.
May 29, 2018 · A biography of Alfred Louis Kroeber, a founder of modern anthropology and a pioneer of culture area concept. Learn about his life, work, controversies, and legacy in the field.
Alfred Louis Kroeber ( / ˈkroʊbər / KROH-bər; June 11, 1876 – October 5, 1960) was an American cultural anthropologist. He received his PhD under Franz Boas at Columbia University in 1901, the first doctorate in anthropology awarded by Columbia.
A comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of Alfred Kroeber, the dean of American anthropology. The memoir covers his childhood, education, research, achievements, and legacy in ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and theory.
