Description
| Product ID: | 9780415941648 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Philosophy of Science and Race |
| Authors: | Author: Naomi Zack |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | Ethnic studies, Ethnic studies, Philosophy of science, Life sciences: general issues, Philosophy of science, Life sciences: general issues |
| Description: | In this concisely argued short book, philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. She provides a comprehensive conceptual account of how "race" in the ordinary sense has no basis in science. First published in 2003. In this concisely argued, short new book, well-known philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. Through the systematic analysis of up-to-date data and conclusions in population genetics, transmission genetics, and biological anthropology, Zack provides a comprehensive conceptual account of how race in the ordinary sense has no basis in science. Her book combats our everyday understanding of race as a scientifically supported taxonomy of human beings, and in conclusion challenges us to be clear about what we mean by race and what it would require to remedy racism. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2002-09-20 |
