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This collection of essays explores the intertwined histories of race, culture, and evolution within the field of anthropology. Examining the works of prominent figures like Franz Boas, A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, and Bronislaw Malinowski, the book analyzes how anthropological theories have been shaped by and have, in turn, influenced societal understandings of race and cultural difference. The essays cover a range of topics, including the development of cultural relativism, the impact of colonialism on anthropological research, and the shifting relationship between biological and cultural explanations of human diversity. Compton and Stocking offer a critical perspective on the history of the discipline, highlighting both the progressive and problematic aspects of its engagement with these complex issues.

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