Changes in the Bodily Form of Descendants of Immigrants

Focusing on the physical development of immigrant descendants in North America, this work investigates how environmental factors influence bodily changes over generations. Originally published in 1911, it reflects Franz Boas's pioneering contributions to anthropology, stemming from his background in natural sciences. Boas, a prominent figure in establishing anthropology as a discipline in America, served as a professor at Columbia University and was instrumental in founding the American Anthropological Association. This edition includes a new introductory biography.