
Paul Rivet
Paul Rivet was a notable French anthropologist and a key figure in the early 20th century who challenged prevailing racial theories of his time. He was instrumental in promoting the idea of cultural anthropology and opposed the racial hierarchy that was widely accepted in academic circles, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of human diversity. His efforts to expose and combat racist ideologies contributed to the evolution of social thought in Europe.
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Paul Rivet is recognized for publishing the first facsimile edition of Guamán Poma's manuscript.
Jorge Eslava: “El encanto de la crónica es que no pasó por la censura”El Comercio·
Peru· 2026-09-13
Paul Rivet protested against the teaching of racial inferiority at the Sorbonne until 1950.
Vanguarda desde a criação: o jornal que acordou antes do BrasilO Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-12














