A key concern in the 1850s that shaped the discipline of anthropology was the emergence of a new scientific theory called "evolution."

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The theory of evolution, particularly Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859, significantly influenced the development of anthropology by introducing ideas about human origins and the relationship between humans and other species.

A Key Concern in the 1850s That Shaped the Discipline