W. H. R. Rivers

English anthropologist and psychiatrist

W. H. R. Rivers - English anthropologist and psychiatrist
Born

March 12th, 1864
161 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1922
103 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Significant contributions to anthropology and psychiatry characterized the career of a prominent English figure. Rivers studied various cultures, focusing on Pacific Islanders and their customs. As a psychiatrist, he explored mental health treatment, incorporating insights from his anthropological research. His work as a soldier during World War I significantly influenced his views on psychology and trauma, leading to advancements in the treatment of shell shock. Rivers’ research in ethnology shed light on the interactions between different cultures and the role of war in influencing social structures.

Developed theories on shell shock treatment

Conducted extensive ethnographic studies in Melanesia

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