Based on Richard J. Franke's background as a professor of anthropology and his interest in promoting the value of the humanities, it is most likely that he would agree with the statement: "The public does not readily know the value of the Humanities and needs to be educated about their importance." Franke has written extensively about the importance of the humanities in education and society, and has advocated for greater public awareness of their value. He has also emphasized the need to promote interdisciplinary approaches that draw on both the humanities and other fields.