Quote by Franz Boas

The historical development of the work of anthropologists seems to single out clearly a domain of knowledge that heretofore has not been treated by any other science.

The historical development of the work of anthropologists se

Summary

This quote suggests that the field of anthropology is distinctive because it focuses on a subject matter that has not been explored in other disciplines. It implies that anthropologists uniquely study and understand aspects of human culture, society, and history that have not been extensively analyzed by other sciences. This highlights the significance of anthropology in uncovering and interpreting information about humanity that was previously unaddressed.

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