Alfred L. Kroeber
A prominent student of Franz Boas, he made significant contributions to cultural anthropology, particularly in the study of Native American cultures.
Quotes by Alfred L. Kroeber
The anthropologist must be a participant observer, not merely an observer.
Culture is a dynamic and ever-changing phenomenon.
The human mind is a product of culture as much as culture is a product of the human mind.
The study of culture is the study of human adaptation.
Culture is the collective memory of the human species.
The anthropologist must be a bridge between cultures.
Culture is the framework within which human life is lived.
The study of culture is the study of human creativity.
Culture is the sum total of human achievement.
The anthropologist must be a student of humanity.
Culture is the lens through which we perceive the world.
The study of culture is the study of human potential.
Culture is the fabric of human society.
The anthropologist must be a storyteller.
Culture is the inheritance of humanity.
The study of culture is the study of human meaning.
Culture is the medium in which human beings exist.
The anthropologist must be a translator of cultures.
Culture is the blueprint for human behavior.
The study of culture is the study of human experience.