What was significant about the pioneering work of Franz Boas in the field of physical anthropology?

What was significant about the pioneering work of Franz Boas in the field of physical anthropology?

Complete question: What was significant about the pioneering work of Franz Boas in the field of physical anthropology? How did he help anthropology become more rigorous?

Answer needs to be 1-2 pages 350 – 500 words. Works cited section for references need.

Introduce the topic to the reader in 3-5 sentences. Leave the body for the facts. Focus on a strong thesis statement leading into the body of paper. Let the last sentence in the introduction be the thesis statement.

Question from GED 210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Text: Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective 8th Edition, 2012. ISBN 13: 978-0-205-15880-5. Author: Raymond Scupin. Essay must contain material from textbook.