07403. FRANK BOAS AND THE SCIENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY. Well-written study of Frank Boas, his anthropological views and his importance in establishing objectivity and cultural relativity as principles of scientific study. Includes his life, his philosophy of anthropological work, how and why he clashed with other anthropologists whose Social Darwinist views may be seen as disguised racism. Praises Boas as founder of cultural objectivity and relativity. 6 pages, 9 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.