Carleton Coon

Carleton Coon was an American anthropologist known for studying human evolution and racial differences, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. He conducted research on human migration patterns and the physical characteristics of different populations. However, his work has been controversial, as some of his ideas about race and cultural development were later criticized for lacking scientific basis and promoting outdated stereotypes. Today, Coon's contributions are viewed with caution, and modern anthropology emphasizes the understanding of human diversity without pseudoscientific racial classifications.