Carleton S. Coon

American anthropologist and academic

Carleton S. Coon - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1904
Born

1904
122 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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This individual served as a prominent anthropologist and academic, specializing in human evolution and race. Contributions to the field included extensive research on human origins and the classification of human species, outlined in works such as 'The Origin of Races'. This person also taught at several institutions, influencing the study of anthropology through both teaching and research. Engagement in public discourse on anthropology highlighted the complexities of human diversity.

Published 'The Origin of Races'

Served as a professor at Harvard University

Conducted anthropological research in North Africa

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