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Philosophy of Science and Race
Naomi Zack
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Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHMP; PDA; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 250.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415941648
SKU
V9780415941648
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About Naomi Zack
Naomi Zack is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. She is known for her work in the philosophy of race and gender. She is the author of Race and Mixed Race (1993) and Bachelors of Science (1996) and has edited several anthologies, including RACE/SEX (1997) also published by Routledge.
Reviews for Philosophy of Science and Race
"An important contribution to current debates on subjects related to race."
Tommy Lott, Philosophy, San Jose State University
Tommy Lott, Philosophy, San Jose State University