How would Blumenbach's impact be described?
Minimal
Controversial
Negligible
Forgotten
Answer
Blumenbach's impact in the field of anthropology was undoubtedly controversial. While he is widely recognized as one of the founders of the discipline and for introducing the concept of the five races of man, his theories on racial classification and hierarchy have been heavily criticized for their lack of scientific basis and for perpetuating racist ideologies.
Tracing the Roots of Anthropology: A Johann Friedrich Blumenbach Challenge
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