Franz Boas

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Was Franz Boas involved in any controversies during his career? Franz Boas
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Was Franz Boas involved in any controversies during his career?

Franz Boas faced controversy when he publicly accused certain anthropologists of using their research as a guise for espionage during World War I. This led to tension within the anthropological community and resulted in his temporary expulsion from the American Anthropological Association’s executive committee. Despite this, he remained a prominent figure, advocating for ethical standards in research.