Alfred C. Haddon

Alfred C. Haddon was a pioneering British anthropologist and ethnologist known for his work studying human cultures and societies, especially in the Pacific and Indigenous peoples. He developed research methods that combined cultural observation, archaeological investigation, and ethnographic fieldwork, helping to understand how societies develop and change. Haddon also contributed to the study of archaeology and was influential in establishing anthropology as a scientific discipline. His approach emphasized respecting and accurately documenting different cultures, providing valuable insights into human diversity and history.