Philosophy of Science and Race
Routledge (2002)
| Abstract | 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. | |||||||||
| Keywords | Race Philosophy Science and civilization Science Social aspects | |||||||||
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| Call number | GN269.Z33 2002 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 0415941636 0415941644 9780415941648 | |||||||||
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