Influential Anthropologists

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Influential Anthropologists Anthropologists Years Associated Questions 1. Carleton Stevens Coon Carleton associated with his work from 1949-1957 and was an American anthropologist who made notabl... e contributions to cultural and physical anthropology and archaeology. He contributed to the study of anthropology by conducting anthropological studies in conjunction with archaeological investigations. His areas of study ranged from prehistoric agrarian communities to contemporary tribal societies in the Middle East, Patagonia, and the hill country of India. 1. What kind of diversity is found in humans? 2. What do we know about human genetic variation? 2. William White Howells William associated with his work from 1934-1974 and was an American physical anthropologist, who specialized in the establishment of population relationships through physical measurement. William contributed to the study of anthropology by focusing on the origins of humans and the evolution of races. He is also known for his work in developing anthropological curricula and his popular books in the field, which have been widely translated and are extensively used in the classroom. 1. Why are people all different, physically? 2. How have humans adapted to different environments? What did they do to adapt? [Show More]

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