Philosophy of Science and Race (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415941631)

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.

Author: Naomi Zack
ISBN-10: 0415941636
ISBN-13: 9780415941631
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2002
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.70w x 0.66d